2007 Chiarello Vineyards Giana Zinfandel

The nose has hints of dark ripe fruit with a light vanilla and oak to it.  When i first taste this I get a slightly spice/pepper flavor at the beginning with a mild finish.  Here is what I love about this wine, after about an hour in a decanter the finish starts to smooth out and ends up with a candy-like taste!  Only 575 cases were produced and Wine Spectator gave this 90 points.  I have had this wine on three different occasions now and love it (for the most Part)!  The last bottle pulled a bit of Jeckll and Hyde on me and never rounded out like the previous two bottles. So that begs the question.  Which is the “REAL” 2007 Chiarello Vineyards Giana Zinfandel?  I’m not sure but hopefully this will find its way to MR. Chiarello and he can tell me what to expect the next time I taste this wine.

Kevin - WineDudeOnline