2019 J. Rickards La Cosecha Zinfandel Mercurey Region: Russian River Valley

Region: Russian River Valley

An attractively fresh and airy nose features smoky notes of mostly Granny Smith apple and citrus along with background hints of crushed fennel and wet stone

he produced the Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that triumphed in the 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting

"Savory varietal notes of Cabernet Sauvignon are layered with the overt dark fruit character of Petite Sirah

2019 J. Rickards La Cosecha Zinfandel Mercurey Region: Russian River ValleyProducer: J. Rickards Winery Region: North Coast, California Varietal: Zinfandel Year: 2019 Winemaker Notes: "Fruit from three renowned regions has been combined to deliver a lively wine that showcases Zinfandel at its finest. Our own Alexander Valley (59%) brings. bright, balanced fruit and a soft textured mouthfeel. The Sonoma Valley (30%) contributes brambly spice characteristics, while the warmer Dry Creek Valley (11%) rounds it all out with ripe,