3L 1998 Old Vines Zinfandel provided by St.Francis Winery, Sonoma Valley, California. This large format bottle has been signed by renowned wine maker Tom Mackey.

When we say "old vines",we mean vines at least fifty and often over a hundred years old. We've found a series of small vineyards in Sonoma County that date back to theturn of last century. Because of their great age, these plots yield less than two tons per acre of exceptionally concentrated fruit. We hand-pick late, so that some of the grapes have become raisins, further intensifying the varietal flavors. This distinct "old world style" of wine displays deep aromas of ripe black cherries and licorice, rich with spice and toasty oak notes that carry into a long luscious finish.