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• hosscrow Likes this wine: 92 points

  January 21, 2022 - Zinfandel icon Gus Gamba makes his version of a Southern Italian blend with a base of Petite Syrah, Zin and Primativo. This is the second vintage. California deliciousness combined with Vulture DOCG structure. Nice. Three hour decant for the complexity to emerge. Dark nearly opaque ruby red with lots of purple looks like a young wine but I think it's in its prime drinking window now. Black fruit plus herbs. It smells like espresso, eucalyptus and oak. The body is medium/full with a juicy texture, a touch of bitterness and tartness. Noticeable alcohol, a bit rough, the black berries and mouth-watering acidity save the day. The wine finishes long and nicely balanced. Food enhances the experience as Italian wines do best.

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• tom.riha1 Likes this wine: 91 points

  December 24, 2021 - Still a bit tight. Great fruit after our opened. Classic Gamba full bodied wine. Wait a few years and try again

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• Life is good wrote: 94 points

  August 15, 2020 - The Petit Syrah gives this wine structure that one would not expect in a zin. Delightful bottle of wine that had a great nose pop and ready to drink.

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• EdKz@comcast.net Likes this wine: 90 points

  July 21, 2017 - purple, medium body, new world dark fruit aroma and flavor, interesting mid palate petite syrah influence, medium length strong finish

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• EdKz@comcast.net wrote: 91 points

  April 12, 2017 - purple, aromas of cherry, medium body, spicy red fruits, velvety smooth, medium finish

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2013
• Type Red
• Producer Etrusca Wines
• Varietal Red Blend
• Designation Velia
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Sonoma County
• Appellation Russian River Valley

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• In Cellars 50 (30%)
• Consumed 115 (70%)

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