COMANCHE CELLARS: LET THE DOG AND PONY SHOW BEGIN!

It’s the age-old story of a boy and his horse—and his dog, of course. When winemaker Michael Simons was just a kid, he had a paper route in the outskirts of Santa Barbara. Instead of riding a bicycle, he rode his horse, Comanche. The two had many fine times together, even enjoying success on the rodeo circuit. But instead of the cowboy life, Simons pursued a career as a contractor instead. It suits him, as he not only has an eye for design and detail, he also has magnificent taste. Even though he was already busier than a one-armed paperhanger, he fell in love with wine and had to make some for himself.

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With two different old-vine Zinfandels from Comanche Cellars, you can pick either – or both.

One is younger, though with an Old World education, the other more mature but with a brash American upbringing. Yet both claim the same place as home – a plot of weary grape vines, twisted and worn by time.

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