QPR alert -- mountain zin ('99 Gabrielli) at Grocery Outlet

We all know that trying cheap closeout wines can be hit or miss. Today's example was a hit (a double at least). Purchased last week at the west coast of the USA chain Grocery Outlet was a 1999 Gabrielli (Goforth Vineyard) Redwood Valley (northern Mendocino County, CA) Zinfandel. Purchase price was $3.99. The wine changed dramatically over the day it was opened. The first night it was a good if angular mountain zin with nice aromas of cherry and brambleberry, a touch of va, and some chewy tannin at the end of a solid core of fruit. I enjoyed the wine at dinner. The second night the wine had opened up considerably after sitting on the counter overnight. It was richer, showing its touch of oak under the fruit, with more fully resolved tannin. Quite good as a matter of fact (or at least opinion.) If you see it at the store it is worth buying. I really have to go visit Redwood Valley one of these days. There are some good zins being grown there. All the best, Jim

Am I the only one who gets a little nervous when Gabrielli is mentioned?
I've actually heard the wines were ok, but in the wine internet their rep is mostly associated with a "fan" who plugged them relentlessly.

You know, Dale, I had never even heard of them before I saw the bottle in the store. I bought it because I have had some experience with Redwood Valley zinfandel, and I've liked what I've tried in the past. I guess I just missed the news on Gabrielli! Nice wine though. All the best, Jim (Who used to have a girlfriend in college 40 years ago from Dobbs Ferry).