Since I started making Rancho Zabaco wines nearly 10 years ago, Zinfandel has continued to develop a hard core of enthusiasts, a group now on the verge of breaking out to a whole new level, as more and more wine lovers discover the range and subtlety of the varietal. The wines have evolved over the years, although my philosophy has stayed the same. With both our Zinfandels and Sauvignon Blanc, I'm after flavor intensity, trying not to lose anything the vineyards give us in the grapes. As we learn more about each block in the vineyards, you can taste where we are going with our blends, gaining more elegance underneath the intensity. It takes time to recognize the flavor and character differences that emerge from the right vine in exactly the right place, and we only have one harvest each year as our classroom. I still haven’t nailed my vision of the perfect wine, but we’re getting closer with every vintage.
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