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2007 Portrait of a Mutt Zinfandel

Rated "Exceptional" in Dan Berger's Vintage Experience

Portrait of a Mutt is the perfect name for our Zinfandel, as it blends spicy Carignane fruit into our jammy Zinfandel. As the label says, “Just because I’m not pedigreed doesn’t mean I’m not a good dog!”

Mutt... every dog will have his day!

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Always a blend, thus a “mutt”. We have always enjoyed the style of Zinfandel red wine modeled after California’s early history - fruit forward wines made by Italian immigrants that used a field mix blend of various grapes from their vineyard, with Zinfandel at the core. The other ‘field mix’ varietals used have flavors and structure that play off of the sweet berry qualities of Zinfandel. Our favorite is Carignane. When combined with Zinfandel, it can accentuate the sweet berry qualities of Zin with spicy, red cherry fruit flavors. Thus was born our Portrait of a Mutt Zinfandel.

Wine Specs

Vintage 2007

Varietal Zinfandel

Appellation Central Coast

Alcohol % 14.5

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes Wonderful aromas of black and red fruits (raspberry, blackberry and cherry - take your pick) are followed by Zinfandel’s signature ripe jammy flavors and supple finish. The ‘mutt’ shows itself in the finish where cleansing acidity gives the wine a wonderful freshness and drinkability.

Ratings 2007 VINTAGE
EXCEPTIONAL - Dan Berger's Vintage Experience
RECOMMENDED - Paul Gregutt, Seattle Times
MOST UNIQUE LABEL - Pacific Rim International Wine Competition

Awards 2007 VINTAGE
Silver Medal--2009 Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal--2010 National Women's Wine Competition
Bronze Medal--2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Bronze Medal--2009 California State Fair Wine Competition
Bronze Medal--2009 San Francisco International Wine Competition
2006 VINTAGE
Silver Medals--2009 San Francisco Chronicle, 2008 San Francisco International & Los Angeles International Wine Competitions
2005 VINTAGE
GOLD MEDAL--2008 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver Medal & Consumers Choice BEST LABEL--Sonoma County Harvest Fair
GOLD MEDAL & Consumers Choice BEST LABEL--2006Sonoma County Harvest Fair

Food Pairing Notes Portrait of a Mutt is amazing in its ability to pair with a wide variety of foods - BBQ, pastas, summer-grilled veggies, or by itself watching a ball game while lounging on the couch (okay, with some chips and dip).

Product Reviews

cheryl
(Oct 20, 2010 at 6:26 PM)

Seriously? I'm the first to review? I love this wine -- you guys were generous to donate some for an animal fundraiser I was involved with, and the next two cases I ordered went down very well at the remainder of my summer parties! I am just ordering the next cases for fall and winter....really a perfect wine for all seasons and reasons....thanks!

Eric
(Oct 29, 2010 at 1:56 PM)

Totally Bitch'n !!! Great full-mouth flavor, fruity & spicy with great balance. Good job Brenda & gang.

Laverne
(Nov 7, 2010 at 4:00 PM)

This wine is AMAZING. I had the honor of tasting it at a wine festival last year in MD. I was completely blown away by this delicious red!!

Amanda
(Feb 11, 2011 at 3:50 PM)

Found this wine at a wine tasting at The Rowe in northern MI. Was thrilled with the great wine at a great price, and of course being animal lovers (with a handsome mutt of our own) we had to have it! We will definitey buy more to have on hand and to give all of our animal/wine loving friends. Thanks!

Janine
(Sep 26, 2011 at 1:31 PM)

I bid on this wine and won the bid a few days ago at a fundraiser. My husband and I had it last night with dinner (and then after dinner, which I normally never do!) It was delicious! I totally recommend it!

Jim Eskridge
(Aug 2, 2012 at 11:41 AM)

Amazing depth ... delicious! I bought 2007 in Denver and -- wrongly -- assumed that the "poor schnook" local distributor had "lost" a case or two in some poorly lighted corner of the warehouse. How is it that 2007 remains?

Bob Fanucchi
(Feb 10, 2013 at 8:39 PM)

Portrait of a Mutt Zinfandel. It's wonderful wine, tastes great. Reminds of my families wine. I can recommend this wine/