2008 Dutton Goldfield, Zinfandel, Russian River Valley, California

Here is a elegant style of Zinfandel—not surprising since this winery has made their mark on small production Chards and Pinots. Go ahead and light up the grill but reach for a pork tenderloin and forgo the spice. Enjoy the smooth floral and plum notes this delightful style delivers. Their site describes it as, "Aromatically, the wine fills the glass with scents of Bing cherry, cinnamon spice and bramble. The brightness of the nose portends the exceptional liveliness in the mouth, which just bursts with sweet cherry fruit and molasses overtones. The freshness of the wine carries through the long sour cherry finish."