'More new oak would have speeded up the evolution of the wines
to allow its tannins to soften and its dark cherry fruit to emerge
95 points CellarTracker Member
penetrating finish
with compelling sweetness and outstanding snap
Three, Conta Costa County, Old Vines Field Blend 2012 Chardonnay. 'More new oak would haveThe 2012 Three Old Vines Field Blend is a spectacular blend of 100 year old vine Zinfandel, Mataro, Carignan, Alicante, Petit Syrah, and Malvasia Nero. Brilliant purple black to the edge, with intoxicating primary fruit aromas of blackberry, mountain blueberry, violets, and graphite. Rich and juicy on the attack, silken in texture, the core bursts with black fruit intensity at once plush, round, and suave finishing with the excellent low pH vibrancy