A relatively moderate growing season with very few heat spikes helped to ripen our Zinfandel while still maintaining its bright Zin dynamics. Aromatics of blackberry, raspberry, clove, and a hint of tobacco leaf emanate from the glass upon decanting. This is a bold and complex Zin, in part due to the addition of small percentages of both Petite Sirah and Mourvedre. The Mourvedre adds to the labyrinth of aromas and the Petite Sirah extends bottle age potential for those can hold and cellar for 5-8 years.