title: Rodney Strong 1997 Old Vines Zinfandel (Sonoma County)
description: Old vines from Russian River and Alexander valleys go into this spicy, briary, gamy Zin. There's a dark undercurrent of tar, pipe tobacco and smoke that runs through the finish. The fruit is subsumed to clove and tobacco flavors; best with strongly spiced grilled foods.
variety: Zinfandel
designation: Old Vines