Zinfandel Guido Venturi Vineyard 2009

Very deep red, subdued nose initially, grows in glass. Black cherries, plums, and sage with woody brambly undertones, followed by a bright muscular and dusty kind of mouth feel with plenty of structure. Black tea and black fruit flavors with just a touch of spice, a nice juiciness and rusticity. Medium tannin that gives the wine meatiness. Will cellar well or, of course, drink it now. Try it with your favorite cut of steak nicely charred over ...