In today's Press Democrat ....4 Stars for Pellegrini Zin!2004 Pellegrini Zinfandel, Eight Cousins Vineyard, Russian River Valley. Planted by the Pellegrini family’s fourth generation, the Eight Cousins Vineyard is a seven-acre site adjacent to the Olivet Lane Vineyard in Russian River Valley. Bordered on the south by the Saitone Vineyard planted in 1905, and the old Maffei Vineyard to the north, this region is unique in that it is has a reputation not only for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but is also home to some early 20th century Zinfandel vineyards that produce wines of exceptional depth and concentration. In an effort to replicate and preserve the character of “old vine” Zinfandel, the Eight Cousins Vineyard was developed in 2000 by taking budwood from the Saitone Vineyard and grafting on to St. George rootstock.
In 2004, the first wine made from these vines was awarded a Gold Medal at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair. This Zinfandel was aged for nine months in a combination of French and American oak, one-third of which was new barrels. This wine shows classic Russian River Valley traits: deep, dark fruit aromas with flavors of blackberry and spice. The palate shows a smooth texture that is rich and inviting, with a full body, leading to a lingering finish. Drink now or over the next three to five years. And yes, this bottle shot is of the 2003, but the 2004 label is the same - happy wine hunting! Cheers - Ali
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