We are delighted to welcome back Bugay Vineyards to our spy lair. We have always adored Bugay’s wines. Though their wines are usually reserved for their wine club, John and Reta Bugay have a warm place in their hearts for us Wine Spies. They granted us a small allocation of today’s prized Zinfandel - which we are so happy to share with you.

Born of the Bugay Estate vineyard, high up on the steep southern slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains, today’s 2007 Bugay Estate Zinfandel is an extraordinary Zinfandel. Our entire tasting panel was over the moon for this elegant, bold and delicious wine. And we offer it to you with our heartiest recommendation.

Remember, as you consider this wine, that the 2007 vintage is one that we very strongly recommend. Rober Parker awarded the Northern California 2007 vintage a decade-high 96 Points, along with his own strong buy recommendation. 2007s are drinking beautifully at the moment and today’s is one of the finest that we have tasted this year.