date:Dec 26, 2012
rom the couple shows powerful tannins, a minerally edge and dry-thyme accents to lift perfumed plum and black raspberry. A sign of Coombsville's beauty with this grape.
2010 Vermeil Wines Luvisi 1908 Block Calistoga Zinfandel ($38, 15.8%): As in NFL coach Dick Vermeil, with his winemaker Paul Smith, tapping some historic vineyards.
In this case, it's the Luvisi family's 1908 planting (Vermeil also uses Frediani), and a strong case for the virtue of old vines. Through mucho oak char and jam, th