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Rodney Strong Knotty Vines Estate Vineyards Zinfandel (Sonoma County) 2003*

This very pleasant Zinfandel is a blend of Russian River and Alexander Valley fruit. The alcohol level is a tad high for my taste (at 14.9%), but there's just enough fruit to bring the wine into balance. Classic Zin berry flavors and a touch of warm spice. The finish puckers the mouth with lots of acid and tannin, so I'll give the other bottle in my cellar at least another year or two before drinking it. Grade: B/B+