The grapes for our OVZ Zinfandel come from several small old vine vineyards in Russian River Valley, Dry Creek and Alexander Valley.   These vineyards produce low crop yields that contribute to an intense flavor rarely found in young vines.   Our OVZ is fermented in small lots and left on the skins for weeks.   It is then pressed directly to French and American oak barrels and left to age.   The wine is loaded with concentrated scents of raspberry and blackberry with hints of chocolate, spice and pepper.   This combination of flavors is enhanced by sweet, smoky vanilla oak, which produced a wonderful taste sensation.   Although this Zinfandel is large in body-possessing soft tannins that will age for three to five years, it has a soft, round velvety mouth- feel to be enjoyed at a young age.