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AMAPOLA CREEK Zinfandel Sonoma Valley Monte Rosso Vineyards Viñas Antiguas 2009 Score: 90 | $42

Rich and appealingly jammy, with raspberry and orange zest aromas and flavors that are unusually ripe for this producer, but layered and nicely structured with black cherry, mocha and spice notes. Drink now through 2029. 530 cases made. —T.F. Wine Spectator June 2013

"2009 Amapola Creek Zinfandel, Monte Rosso Vineyard, "Vinas Antiguas”), Sonoma Valley (91.2 percent zinfandel, 8.8 percent petite sirah): aromas and flavors of black raspberries and black pepper, big and rich and spicy”

By Fred Tasker

Newsobserver.com

Listen to a recent radio interview with Richard Arrowood on KRSO 1350 The Drive. The conversation between host, guests, and Richard, is informative and fun as they taste several Amapola Creek wines. Download the interview. (MP3 27.5MB Expires 3/23/2013)

 "Wine writer Peg Melnik had a blind tasting this week of cabernet sauvignon. The entire flight was impressive, particularly the Amapola Creek cab that snagged a 5 star-rating...

Amapola Creek 2008 Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.9 percent. ★★★★★. A knockout cab with a great undercurrent of spice. Complex, with notes of blackberry, cherry, herbs and black pepper. Lingering finish. Striking."

The Press Democrat

 "Press Democrat wine writer Peg Melnik scopes out restaurant wine lists around the North Bay, looking for good value and the occasional splurge. This week's picks: