1995 Marietta Cellars Angeli Cuvée

The 1995 Cuvee Angeli, a blended proprietary wine dominated by Zinfandel (80%), with additions of Petite-Sirah/Syrah (10%) and Carignan (10%), is far superior to the 1994. It boasts an opaque purple color, followed by spectacular aromatics of jammy blackberry/raspberry/cherry fruit intermixed with pepper and spice. Deep, full-bodied, and chewy, with copious glycerin and 14.5% alcohol, this dry, large-scaled Zinfandel-tasting wine is not to be missed. Moreover, it should continue to drink well for 5-6 years. This is the strongest group of Marietta wines I have tasted in recent vintages. There are some terrific buys. Winemaker Chris Bilbro has turned out a superb portfolio of red wines. Tel. and Fax (707) 433-2747