Thanks so much for your note. I live in the heart of the Russian River Valley. From my front and back yards, I have a view of some of the best Russian River Zinfandel ranches. Saitone Ranch and Papera offered Deloach winery some fantastic old vine Zin back in that winery's hayday. It's tempting, with all of this fantastic Russian River Zinfandel around, to have a go at it. But I think our Pinots deserve ALL of our attention. Sure, we are making a bit of Syrah, but we have to put a limit on things! My background in wine goes back a long way, almost to where I don't remember. I was a young child. But then I became a sommelier and I not only honed my palate, but I also sharpened my sense of objectivity. I think that all varieties of wines have merit. But for now, it's all about the Pinot. And a little Syrah. Maybe someday Tempranillo. Or Zin. Sauv Blanc? Perhaps Cab. Never say never. ;-)
Kosta Browne.....Zinfandel?!
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Thanks so much for your note. I live in the heart of the Russian River Valley. From my front and back yards, I have a view of some of the best Russian River Zinfandel ranches. Saitone Ranch and Papera offered Deloach winery some fantastic old vine Zin back in that winery's hayday. It's tempting, with all of this fantastic Russian River Zinfandel around, to have a go at it. But I think our Pinots deserve ALL of our attention. Sure, we are making a bit of Syrah, but we have to put a limit on things! My background in wine goes back a long way, almost to where I don't remember. I was a young child. But then I became a sommelier and I not only honed my palate, but I also sharpened my sense of objectivity. I think that all varieties of wines have merit. But for now, it's all about the Pinot. And a little Syrah. Maybe someday Tempranillo. Or Zin. Sauv Blanc? Perhaps Cab. Never say never. ;-)