(Arista Winery Zinfandel Smokey Ridge Vineyard) Medium dark ruby color; appealing, tart berry, boysenberry, bramble, tart blackberry nose; rich but balanced, medium-plus bodied, tart berry, tart blackberry, black currant palate; medium-plus finish (St. Peters Church clone; 90% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah; 15 mos in French oak)
By Richard Jennings
(Arista Winery Zinfandel Smokey Ridge Vineyard) Medium dark ruby color; appealing, tart berry, boysenberry, bramble, tart blackberry nose; rich but balanced, medium-plus bodied, tart berry, tart blackberry, black currant palate; medium-plus finish (St. Peters Church clone; 90% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah; 15 mos in French oak)12/9/2012, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 92 points