2007 Frei Brothers Reserve Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley

Frei Brothers winery has been owned by the Gallo empire for quite some time and this wine proves that ownership of a small winery by a huge corporation is not always a bad thing (although it certainly can be). This zin impresses right away with its dark ruby color. The aromas and flavors are pure ripe raspberry and black cherry. Dense and rich in the mouth with silky tannins. The 15% alcohol is invisible. This wine has an expensive quality to it which makes its price at the KC Lukas store ($18) an amazing bargain. It should have good nationwide distribution. If you like Zinfandel, you would not regret bringing home a case of this wine.