Best Northwest wines of 2015: 80-71

76. The Pines 1852 2014 Old Vine Zinfandel, Columbia Valley, $44

This lovely wine exudes the aroma of blackberries just plucked from the stem is backed by hints of spice and a faint whiff of tomato vine. And in the mouth, its old vine fruit delivers a rush of blackberry fruit underlain by a satisfying bit of black licorice.

Rating: Outstanding!

Production: 250 cases

Alcohol: 14.6%

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