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<TABLE BORDER=0 TITLE="Cult Wine Central" SUMMARY="Cult Wine Central"> <TR> <TD><A HREF="http://www.cultwinecentral.com" TITLE="Cult Wine Central"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/napawineco/logo.gif" ALT="Cult Wine Central" NAME="Cult Wine Central" BORDER=0></A></TD> <TD>  </TD> <TD><H1><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Category1>Wineries</A> / Ottimino</H1></TD> </TR> </TABLE> Ottimino's land is a land of dreams. When he came to America in 1913, "Little Eight," so called because he was the last of eight children and the smallest, had big ambitions. He made his home on a beautiful ridge above Green Valley and forged a life on new soil. He planted the land, especially proud of the vines that nurtured the grapes made into wine for his family's table. Ottimino became a favorite in the area, and always spoke proudly of his vines Ottimino's land is a land of dreams. When he came to America in 1913, "Little Eight," so called because he was the last of eight children and the smallest, had big ambitions. He made his home on a beautiful ridge above Green Valley and forged a life on new soil. He planted the land, especially proud of the vines that nurtured the grapes made into wine for his family's table. Ottimino became a favorite in the area, and always spoke proudly of his vines. Eventually Ottimino's time came to pass, as all things must. But along the way one of the friends he made was Brad Alper, who had a dream similar to Ottimino's. Brad's first grapes grew as Ottimino's time was coming to an end, and the legacy was passed on. Brad eventually expanded his vineyards, and he consulted with other grape growers on Ottimino's ridge. In time, he knew that all these grapes would need a winemaker to bring their uniqueness to light. His inquiries led him to veteran winemaker Bill Knuttel, who instantly knew that Brad's (and Ottimino's) dream would soon become Brad and Bill's passion. They have built slowly on Ottimino's legacy, as befits the traditions of Old World quality and craftsmanship, but the results are now for all to see…and taste and enjoy! <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product793 TITLE="Ottimino 2005 Von Weidlich Zinfandel Russian River Valley"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/napawineco/images/ottimino05t.jpg" ALIGN=left ALT="Ottimino 2005 Von Weidlich Zinfandel Russian River Valley" NAME="Ottimino 2005 Von Weidlich Zinfandel Russian River Valley" BORDER=0></A> <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product793 TITLE="Ottimino 2005 Von Weidlich Zinfandel Russian River Valley">Ottimino 2005 Von Weidlich Zinfandel Russian River Valley</A> -- $36.00 -- OTTIMINO VINEYARDS Zinfandel Von Weidlich Vineyard Russian River Valley 2005 Mixing evident ripeness with a big dollop of blackberryish fruitiness in its balanced, slightly briary, woodsy aromas, this well-assembled effort makes good use of its green berry acidity and light tannins to provide a firm underbelly to its otherwise open flavors. It has a few years of aging potential but will serve perfectly . . . <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product713 TITLE="Ottimino, 2004 Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Ottimino Vineyard"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/napawineco/images/ottimino_00_zint.gif" ALIGN=left ALT="Ottimino, 2004 Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Ottimino Vineyard" NAME="Ottimino, 2004 Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Ottimino Vineyard" BORDER=0></A> <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product713 TITLE="Ottimino, 2004 Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Ottimino Vineyard">Ottimino, 2004 Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Ottimino Vineyard</A> -- $35.00 -- The first vintage for Brad Alper's Ottimino Vineyard was in 2004, making this the inaugural release from the “home ranch.” The vineyard, planted on land that previously nurtured Ottimino Christiani’s apple orchard, is located on the same ridgeline as Von Weidlich and Rancho Bello Vineyards, and Ottimino Vineyard shares their Goldridge soil structure and temperate climatic traits. The vineyard rows . . . <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product738 TITLE="Ottimino, 2004 Von Weidlich Zinfandel Russian River Valley"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/napawineco/images/ottot.jpg" ALIGN=left ALT="Ottimino, 2004 Von Weidlich Zinfandel Russian River Valley" NAME="Ottimino, 2004 Von Weidlich Zinfandel Russian River Valley" BORDER=0></A> <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product738 TITLE="Ottimino, 2004 Von Weidlich Zinfandel Russian River Valley">Ottimino, 2004 Von Weidlich Zinfandel Russian River Valley</A> -- $75.00 -- Classic Von Weidlich Zinfandel aromas of blackberry syrup, red plum and white pepper dominate the fragrant nose, intermingled with scents of toasty oak and a berry potpourri. The lush entry mirrors the aromas, and leads to an expansive, tongue coating mid-palate of spiced berry and cherry. The wine’s finish reverberates with pure Zinfandel character. This Zinfandel well complements roasted meats and . . . <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product804 TITLE="Ottimino, 2005 Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Rancho Bello Vineyard"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/napawineco/images/ottimino_00_zint.gif" ALIGN=left ALT="Ottimino, 2005 Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Rancho Bello Vineyard" NAME="Ottimino, 2005 Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Rancho Bello Vineyard" BORDER=0></A> <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product804 TITLE="Ottimino, 2005 Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Rancho Bello Vineyard">Ottimino, 2005 Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Rancho Bello Vineyard</A> -- $29.00 -- Ripe blackberry, mocha and cherry cordial dominate the aromas, accented with allspice and toasty oak. The flavors add hints of fresh blueberry, coffee and vanilla. The tannins are chewy and the entry leads to a broad middle, and a firm and persistent finish. This Zinfandel was designed for its versatility with food, and its heartiness should lead you to a broad spectrum of exotic pairings. Blend: . . . <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product351 TITLE="Ottimino, 2006 Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Biglieri Vineyard"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/napawineco/images/ottimino_00_zint.gif" ALIGN=left ALT="Ottimino, 2006 Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Biglieri Vineyard" NAME="Ottimino, 2006 Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Biglieri Vineyard" BORDER=0></A> <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product351 TITLE="Ottimino, 2006 Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Biglieri Vineyard">Ottimino, 2006 Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Biglieri Vineyard</A> -- $45.00 -- A huge core of bright blackberry and ripe red plum greets the nose, followed by mocha-scented oak and white pepper. The deeply hued wine has a seductive depth of flavor, coating the palate with supple tannins enmeshed in robust fruit. The finish is amply textured, maintaining both elegance and finesse while the fruit chimes on and on. Blend: 100% Zinfandel Vineyard: Biglieri Appellation: . . . <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco" TITLE="Cult Wine Central Products">Cult Wine Central Products</A> <A HREF="http://www.cultwinecentral.com">Cult Wine Central</A> Cult Wine Central <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com" TITLE="shopping cart">shopping cart</A> powered by Nexternal