This gnarly Zinfandel is named for our spirited Quarter Horse, Westwind. It is produced from World War II era vines planted by Jessie over 60 years ago. Our Westwind Zinfandel vines have a lot of personality, one parcel gives off round fruit flavors, the second—rich deep spice notes. Blended together, and you get an amazingly balanced wine of tannins, anise, and bramble fruits.

99 Point Review - Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis Wines with this much alcohol, 15.5%, can easily overpower the palate, but not this saucy, sultry old-vine Zin. With notes of black forest cake, nutella, chocolate mousse, chocolate-covered cherry, blackberries so ripe they are dripping their juices, mulberry, ollalieberry, fig paste, kirschwasser, framboise, dried leaves, cinnamon, braised meats, and savory turmeric, this wine intrigues, dazzles, and delights the palate. It is ripe, bold, decadent, juicy, vibrant, and exquisitely balanced, and it has an extremely long, flavorful finish.