2008 Chiles Valley Zinfandel

This lithe, ethereal gem will stimulate an evening's worth of conversation and contemplation if you're patient enough to savor it. Visually mesmerizing with deep magenta at the core and a subtle garnet rim. Nose reveals a bouquet of complexity, with freshly picked ripe black cherry, blackberry and succulent pomegranate along with rose petals and hibiscus interwoven with graphite and mineral and followed by layers of exotic spice. Juniper, nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander vanilla, subtle anise and spring flowers lead to cedar and forest floor. Superb, opulent mouth feel benefits from excellent acidity and exceptional architectural integrity. Intense, supple, and not a little mind-bending, this wine will transport you to the edges of your imagination. Drink now through 2017.