"When small amounts of these varieties are blended with the old vines Zinfandel, the end result is a remarkble red wine enjoyed by so many of the immigrant families who settled in Sonoma County at the turn of the century, very reminiscent of their red table wines from home.SonomaValley’s warm summer days hasten the ripening of these grapes to their peak of potential - spicy, brambly Zinfandel, peppery Mourvedre and color intensity from the Alicante Bouschet. American oak is specifically selected for its cinnamon, nutmeg and clove flavors enhancing the complexity of this treasured old vines Zinfandel." -Winery