Ravenswood Zinfandel Napa 2006
As Sonoma chauvinists, Ravenswood admits that they sometimes evince a parochial attitude toward their primary rival. Occasionally, however, they're forced to recognize that there's a reason why Napa is America's most famous wine region. Case in point: Ravenswood Napa Valley Zinfandel, which displays the sort of savoire-faire associated with aristocracy. Combining...
It grows from mostly dry-farmed, low-yield vineyards, tended according to an exacting organic process. From these grapes arise the dependable Zin flavors of plum, blackberry jam and spicy black pepper. Bonterra's winemaking approach is minimal because the fruit of these vineyards yields grapes that make wines of exceptional character.
Kendall Jackson Zinfandel Vintners Reserve
Plum, raspberry and blackberry flavors are supported with solid tannins in this rustic Zinfandel. Sultry cedar and spice accents linger on this captivating, long-finishing wine.
Concannon Limited Release wines are handcrafted in small lots. They carefully make each wine to express its unique Central Coast terroir with emphasis on balancing the fruit with the winemaking style. The results are award-winning, memorable wines. The 2006 Zinfandel, Limited Release is an elegant wine, supple in feel with balanced...
Alexander Valley Vineyards Sin Zin 2007
Sin Zin is arguably Alexander Valley Vineyards best known wine. Most folks are initially drawn in by the label, but once they taste what's inside the bottle, they quickly realize that this is no novelty wine. That may be why Sin Zin remains one of the most popular Zins in America...
Brutocao Vineyards Zinfandel Hopland Ranches 2006
The 2006 Brutocao Estate Zinfandel blends the best from two of their Hopland ranches in a seamless, solidly varietal offering. Classic blackberry and cedar spice from their Bliss vineyard block #3 shares center stage with red cherry and chocolate flavors generated off their Feliz ranch block #62. Elegant bright fruit balanced...
Full dark ruby-violet color. Rich coffee-chocolate scents of new oak and a hint of licorice frame intense, blackberry, violet and pepper aromas with hints of Italian plums. Full-bodied, succulent flavors show rich sweet berry-jam fruit and soft tannins, with a warm but sweet berry finish. Firm acidity provides freshness, while never...
Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Port 375ml
You will find this to be a very rich and seductive port. The wonderful essence of Zinfandel combines with the silky brandy to create a flavor and mouthfeel seldom achieved in California fortified wines.
Zinfandel flourishes in California, particularly in Sonoma County, where weather and soil combine to produce rich, intensely flavored Zinfandel fruit. Clos du Bois Zinfandel is full-bodied, brimming with ripe raspberry and blackberry flavors, followed by a long, peppery finish. A favorite on wine country tables, Zinfandel is perhaps their best kept...
Brazin Zinfandel Old Vine 2007
Once your eyes glimpse Brazin’s deep and inky color, they’ll alert your other senses to fasten their seat belts. Big, bold aromas of spice and mocha fill your nose, while intense flavors of plum and chocolate, rich tannins and vanilla mocha notes rock your palate. Brazin is a not a wine...
Bold, flavorful, and smooth, Kunde Estate's 2005 Zinfandel is like the American West where it grows. It's flavors are up-front, straightforward, and sure of themselves, just what you would want in a good ranch hand mending your fences and herding your cattle. Boysenberry, cardamom, pepper, and a hint of chocolate combine to make a distinct wine that is instantly enjoyable. You might want to think about fresh greens with roasted beets and goat cheese, followed by some slow-cooked smoky ribs. Don't forget the napkins - this is good, messy eatin! Tim Bell, Winemaker
Renwood Zinfandel Grandmere 2003
Renwood's Grandmère® Zinfandel represents a blend of the finest Zinfandel vineyards that reside throughout the hillsides of Amador County’s gold country: Jack Rabbit Flat, and Crain-Sleeper Ranch. These vineyards provide them with fruit from ancient vines. They choose the name Grandmère® (or Grandmother”) because fruit from these vineyards usually results in...
Francis Ford Coppola Directors Cut Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley 2007
Made with fruit grown entirely in the Dry Creek Valley appellation, this unique Zinfandel includes small amounts of Petite Sirah. Half of the fruit is crushed whole, and the must is fermented in open-top fermenters for maximum color extraction and flavor enhancement. The wine is aged in French oak, which adds...
Renwood Zinfandel Old Vine 2005
The 2005 Old Vine Zinfandel is comprised of the best selection of Old Vine vineyard lots in the Shenandoah Valley, each adding its own nuance and complexity to the final blend. The 2005 Old Vine Zinfandel is brick red in color. The aromas are reminiscent of holiday spices, berry pie and...
Maybe it's the bright, sun-drenched days. Or the cool factor that comes from the Pacific Coast. But Zins rock around these parts. And Paso Creek's Paso Robles Zinfandel is a prime example of the region's rich bounty of burly flavors. On the terraced river basin of the Paso Creek vineyard a...
Renwood Zinfandel Jack Rabbit Flat 2003
The 2003 Jack Rabbit Flat Zinfandel is a dark ruby color that offers powerful jammy fruit characters of blackberry, cherry and plum with peppercorn and black pepper. On the palate, aromas of berry fruit and flavors of blackberry jam, cherry, white pepper, cocoa, mocha and blueberry that linger through the finish....
This beautiful Zinfandel proves that, without question, the best Zinfandels in Sonoma County are rooted in the Dry Creek Valley. Spicy berry aromas lead to blackberry and raspberry mouthfilling flavors, with hints of cedar and anise. Well-integrated tannins augment a lingering finish on this bright, smooth and complex beauty.
Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Contra Costa
The big red wines from this region embody defined Contra Costa character, most often displaying jammy, plum and stone fruit nuances along with a specific earthy, dusty and leathery quality. This wine shows rich, soft plum and ripe cherry flavors,with elements of earthy spice and dark chocolate. It pairs beautifully with osso...
Murphy Goode Zinfandel Liars Dice 2006
In Liar’s Dice Zinfandel, Murphy Goode created their most passionate wine one that’s so sweet and juicy, it’ll leave you wanting more. Their 2005 vintage is a combination of both Dry Creek and Alexander Valley fruit. The Dry Creek grapes are sourced from Walt Dieden’s vineyard and contribute a peppery and...
