Wine Enthusiast:  Rated as Excellent, extremely well made and highly recommended." A lovely Zinfandel, mainly for its beautiful texture. Shows classic flavors of peppery spices, wild berries, currants, bacon and tobacco, but it’s those fine tannins, lively acids and deft touch of oak that make it so balanced. Now–2013." Dec 2009

Winery:  "The wine shows classic Russian River Valley traits.  First, are the deep dark fruit aromas with flavors of blackberry and spice.  It has a smooth texture that is rich and inviting, full body, and a lingering finish."

Wired For Wine:  You're going to want the whole family there when you try this Zin, not just the cousins...  This Pellegrini Eight Cousins Russian River Valley Zinfandel will win you over at first sip with its smooth texture, full body, perky acids, spice kick and ripe, rich fruit.  The first bottle will pair beautifully with grilled sausage chunks next to a spicy Diablo relish, or a big plate of really tangy buffalo wings.  Moving along to the main course, this Pellegrini Zinfandel is made for barbecued meats, with sweet barbecue sauces in particular, grilled meats, baked, hearty pastas, and various spicy cuisine.  If you're feeling like taking the classic route, we say go for it with a big ass barbecued pork platter with honey hush cornbread on the side.  Don't forget the fried rice with simmered greens.  Careful; their little bit of bitter may cause a swoon opposite the deep dark fruit in this California red...  A different classic to go with the oak and tobacco in this Eight Cousins is a big, juicy blue cheese burger grilled your favorite way.  Not in the mood for classic, then make your own, or order in a delicious Thai red curry chicken dish with tiny Thai eggplants.  The gentle heat will go hand-in-hand with the lovely spice in this Zinfandel.  Pour another glass or two and cap off what is sure to have been a great meal with a room temperature, pungent Stilton cheese and crackers.  Fire it up, winelovers!

Size:  750ml
Varietal:   Zinfandel
Alcohol:  14.5%
Region:   Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California
Production:  1,581 dozen