Gopfrich

It's always a pleasure to see Ray and Bonnie. You can't get a more intimate tasting experience that to be interacting solely with the grower/winemaker himself. Quiet, unassuming, and very charming, Ray Gopfrich is the quintessential boutique winemaker in Dry Creek Valley. Truth be told, Ray sells 90% of his grapes to other winemakers, which is why the available quantity under his label is so limited. It doesn't matter, though, if you remember to make his place an early stop.

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2008 Zinfandel (Futures)

Light bodied; mild fruit.

2008 Syrah (Futures): $22.50/-/$35

GREAT! Notes are tough to take as this is full-bodied and complex. Balanced fruit and spice; black cherry, mild anise, black currant. (split a case of futures)

2007 Zinfandel

Great nose. Very fruity & spicy (just enough).

2007 Syrah

Mild nose; light bodied. Fruit was very subtle. Not the best vintage for this wine. Under it's own power, I think it would have left a more favorable impression, but after the young, voluptuous 2008, it never stood a chance.