Zero One Vintners 2015 Sauce Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $15

Best Buy! Longtime vintner Thomas Vogele and his wife, Kristin, founded Zero One Vintners a decade ago in Kirkland, Wash., and they’ve enjoyed critical acclaim for their Sauce program among California wine competition judges. A key component to their success is their relationship with Wahluke Wine Co., and Milbrandt vineyards such as Purple Sage, Sundance and Wahluke Slope were blended into this Merlot-based bargain that’s rounded out by Cabernet Sauvignon (20%) and Petit Verdot (3%). There’s an inviting spice note to the nose, along with sugared plums, currant, bittersweet chocolate and Jolly Rancher grape candy. Flavors of blackberry jam and white pepper are joined by a pleasing amount of grip to contrast the sweet cherry and milk chocolate finish.

Rating: Outstanding!

Production: 1,008 cases

Alcohol: 14.6%

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3 Comments

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   Martin Siederer

   April 16, 2018 at 11:06 am

   I bought one of your fruit wines the best thing I ever tasted
   Can’t find it in Brooklyn again. Can order it from you direct

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     Andy Perdue

     April 16, 2018 at 11:41 am

     We suggest you contact the winery directly.

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   Martin Siederer

   April 16, 2018 at 11:07 am

   Please respond soon

   Reply