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• Dezel Likes this wine: 92 points

  October 20, 2020 - Three Wine Company 2016 Live Oak Vineyard Zinfandel (SRP $36): The dirt, micro-climate, and sustainable wine-growing (from vineyard to bottle) form the foundation of “Three,” yet Matt Cline says: "the dirt, the micro-climate, and don't screw it up (lol)." This bottling is sourced from a vineyard planted by Italian immigrants in 1885. The site is naturally low-yielding and produces a big but supple wine bursting with personality. It leads with ripe flavors of purple stone fruit, black raspberry, and a generous dash of pepper with a [muted] savory edge of dried herb and spices. In the mouth it’s full and nicely textured with just a slight grip of tannins on the finish. A wonderful addition to any feast—especially those that involve the backyard grill.

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