Vintage Description: The winter of 1998-1999 once again brought above normal rainfall. The rains ended by early March, allowing an early start on springtime cultivation. Temperatures remained cool throughout the spring, delaying bud-break until mid to late April. Summer did not bring the heat that we normally expect so the vines...
Villa Mt Eden Pinot Noir Grand Reserve 2005
Aromas of warm, sweet orange caramel strudel develop nicely into mature Pinot Noir fruit characters. The ripe red fruit flavors include hints of butterscotch with a touch of mushrooms and dried flower petals. The silky dried cranberry finish lingers seductively.
St. Francis Winery Zinfandel Old Vines 2006
The grapes for St. Francis' Old Vines Zinfandel program must meet certain criteria to be included in this classic California wine. The vines must be at least 50 years old; many are as old as hundred years old. They must also be head-trained (without benefit trellising) and dry farmed (without benefit...
Girard Zinfandel is an interesting blend of two head trained old vine vineyards book-ending the Napa Valley. Roughly half the wine is from the highest elevation vineyard planted in the Napa Valley on the top of Mt. Vaca in the southeast corner of Napa. The vineyard is 2,750 in elevation, nearly...
Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Richard Sauret Vineyard 2006
Harvested in mid-September, the grapes were gently crushed and de-stemmed. Racked to open-top fermentors the must, which included approximately 10% whole-berries, was allowed to cold soak. Following a three-day cold soak, the open-top tanks were warmed and inoculated with two specific yeast strands: Rockpile and D80 isolates. As the fruit fermented,...
Sebastiani Zinfandel Dry Creek 2004
Wow, was this a ripe vintage! Before your nose even makes it to the glass, you can smell the jammy raspberry fruit. The oak component offers inviting vanilla and beeswax aromas in the nose as well. In the mouth, there is expansive wild berry and raspberry flavors. While from a hot...
EOS Estate Zinfandel Port 375ml 2006
Due to a rain system then a sunny warm week with a healthy canopy the Zinfandel grapes for the Port ripened very evenly and quickly allowing for a slightly higher than normal sugar content. This led to a Port that is ready slightly earlier than normal with more of the Jammy...
Kunde Zinfandel Century Vines 2004
Sleek, rich, and aware of its breeding - that's how we describe the 2004 Kunde Estate Century Vines Zinfandel. Usually we think of these gnarly old vines as crusty characters, but this wine - with it's deep berry flavors, balanced acidity, and beautiful aging structure - comes off as a dapper sophisticate. You'll find it versatile, matching well with a grilled steak, pasta with fresh tomatoes and basil, or grilled barbeque fare. But leave the tails and spats in the closet, at least for the barbeque! Tim Bell, Winemaker
Ravenswood Zinfandel Tedeschi 2006
Black pepper, vanilla, hints of smoke and tar intermingled with ripe fruit flavors-lots of luscious Bing cherries and sweet plums
Hartford Court Zinfandel Russian River Valley 2006
This old-vine Zinfandel provides captivating aromas of raspberry, boysenberry, blackberry and white pepper and anise, complemented by flavors reminiscent of black raspberries, bittersweet chocolate and cinnamon. Stunningly rich and concentrated, Hartford Court's 2006 Russian River Valley Zinfandel has incredible definition of fruit and sweet luscious tannins.
Ridge Vineyards Geyserville 2007
Located on the western edge of Sonoma's Alexander Valley, Geyserville was Ridge's first source of red wine grapes, other than Monte Bello Ridge. The first vintage—1966—was an essence. The combination of Geyserville's climate, gravelly soils, and varietal mix (zinfandel, carignane, petite sirah, alicante, mataro, etc.) imparts elegance and definition not usually...
Ravenswood Zinfandel Belloni Vineyard 2006
Ravenswood Zinfandel Big River Vineyard 2006
Under the stewardship of Scott and Lynn Adams, Big River is the most meticulously farmed vineyard that Ravenswood has the privilege of using. It's not an exaggeration to say that it's coddled by two mothers: Nature and Nurture. Its grapes respond with healthy, exuberant flavors that, if anything, tip toward the...
Murphy Goode Zinfandel Snake Eyes 2004
Snake Eyes’ is the designation for Murphy Goode’s Reserve Zinfandel, produced each vintage from their best lots from their grower partners. The 2004 vintage is 100% Zinfandel from Elaine Maria Vineyards in Alexander Valley, owned by Elaine Foppiano. Only 40 barrels were selected for this bottling. Aged in French and American...
Further opulence emerges as layers of black cherry, blueberry and Asian spice are exposed. The palate is big, bold and ripe with juicy brambleberry and warm plum pudding, supported by integrated tannin and spice, giving a full mid palate and setting the stage for the long supple finish.
Grown at Grgich Hills estate vineyard in Calistoga, nestled in northern tip of Napa Valley, their Zinfandel grapes are certified organic and Biodynamic®. The wine’s classic Zinfandel aromas and flavors of strawberries and raspberries are backed by hints of allspice and black pepper. The appealing fruit, soft tannins and medium body...
Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard Reserve 2006
A powerhouse wine that nonetheless possesses a sense of finesse and elegance. This wine is a pure example of what mountain fruit can produce and is Zinfandel at its finest! Aromas of brambly blackberry, cherry and mulberry mingle with vanilla and baking spices in the glass. On the palate, juicy berry...
