Three friends named Ready, Murphy and Goode started this California winery in 1985. In 2006, neighbor and friend Jess Jackson of Kendall-Jackson fame bought the winery, but it remains a family operation with Ready's son serving as the winemaker.
The name for this wine came from a dice game played for years at a nearby restaurant, where some of Sonoma County's finest zinfandel growers congregated. The sources for this vintage are Dry Creek and Alexander Valley, which result in a wonderfully balanced wine. Unlike some California zins, this wine is not overpowered with hot alcohol but has rich fruit flavors layered with spice.
Sherry: "Dry and full-bodied with black cherry and raspberry, with a floral rose finish." 3-1/2 stars
Chris: "Notes of fig with flavors of raspberry, cherry and a spicy bite." 3-1/2 stars
Available locally for about $18.
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