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Just a stone's throw from Carlisle Vineyard, this "grand dame" of the Russian River Valley was planted in 1934 by Charley (Carlo) Papera. While many old-vine vineyards contain plenty of mixed black varieties, most of the blocks at Papera Ranch are 95+% Zinfandel.

Aromas of baking spices, hints of cedar, chocolate and toasty oak notes frame bright fruit of red cherry, black plum, and cranberry. These aromas led to flavors of red plum, cassis, blackberry and cherry.

There is an overall sense of freshness and tension with a luscious fruit core. Fresh Meyer lemon custard, white flower, lemon verbena, and stony notes evolve along with some beeswax and marzipan accents. The wine is rich and persistent while remaining taut with salinity.

The deep, ruby red color of this wine, hinting at black, is the first clue to its intensity. Vibrant aromas of ripe blackberry, spice and cassis mingle with notes of vanilla and toasted oak on the nose. Full-bodied and velvety on the palate.

A round, creamy Chardonnay with flavors of lemon, cinnamon and oak. The nose has subtle aromas of apple, pineapple and butterscotch. Bright acidity on the finish creates the perfect balance.

Gallo Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is full-bodied, smooth and has a hint of oak. It's a nicely balanced red wine with rich blackberry and black currant notes. The Gallo family has over 80 years of family ownership and wine making experience.

Argot winemaker Justin Harmon is a superstar in the making: His reds have inspired Jeb Dunnuck to invoke some of the most sought-after cult wines in California, and even write, “If you haven’t heard of Justin Harmon, you should write that name down.”