Bruce Patch cut his teeth in the music industry — having once met the Beatles and helped to discover the famous 80’s band, The Cars. Bruce moved to the Russian River Valley in the late 1990’s, and transitioned his sales and marketing background into a successful distribution business representing small independent wineries in Sonoma County. Bruce Patch Wines sources grapes from throughout Sonoma County.
The Giovanatto Vineyard is a historic property located in the northern end of the Alexander Valley, near the town of Cloverdale and the vines date back to the mid seventies.
Crimson in color. 14.7% ABV. Pretty nose of red fruits, citrus and baking spices. Medium body with perfect acidity. Incredibly elegant and charming. Strawberry, cranberry, blood orange and earth on the palate. Tremendous length on the finish. Really appealing Zinfandel for those of us who prefer finesse over power. Best over the next 2-3 years.
My rating: 93 points.
Review based on a sample provided by the winery.
The wine if $40 at the winery and retail.
Bruce Patch is honing his craft, making wines from up and coming vineyards and selling them at fair prices. Proceed accordingly.