Gamba Vineyards and Winery - 2008 Russian River Zinfandel

http://www.bestrussianriverwineries.com The Russian River Valley is home to many wineries, but only a handful of vineyards that grow Old Vine Zinfandel. Gamba Vineyards and Winery is one of the premier wineries in the Russian River Valley to grow and produce exceptional Old Vine Zin.

In addition to the Estate and Moratto Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandels, Agostino Gamba producers a Russian River Valley appellation cuvee. The wine is a blend of old and young vines from select, family farmed vineyards in the RRV.

In 2008 only 400 cases were produced of the Russian River Valley appellation Zinfandel. Although not as plush as the 2007 (which was a perfect growing season), the 2008 is still a very nice representation of this varietal and and this appellation.

As mentioned, 2008 saw a cooler growing season than 2007, and therefore some tough choices had to be made that included dropping fruit in the vineyards as well as hand sorting the clusters after they were harvested. Gus did both in 2008 and ended up with the best the vintage had to offer.

Gamba continues to be at the top of their game and among the top Zinfandel producers in the Russian River Valley.

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