A solid structured wine, with firm tannins and integrated oak nuances. This Zinfandel is balanced with forward fruit flavors of blackberry and plum, and accompanied by a hint of black pepper spice. The grapes for this wine were crushed and fermented warm, pumping juice from the tank bottom over the cap...
Cline Zinfandel Contra Costa Ancient Vines 2007
To taste the depth and complexity of flavor of an ancient vine grape just before it is harvested is to understand why the wine made from them is so special. Ancient Vines Zinfandel has flavors of dark berries, coffee and chocolate with great vanilla oak character and a long lingering finish....
Montevina Terra d'Oro Zinfandel Amador County 2005
Bold and expressive, but not aggressive or unbalanced, mature yet not over-the-hill. Dark berry and cracked spice aromas evoke warm blackberry cobbler over vanilla bean ice cream. Flavors of ripe plum, cocoa, and sweet oak wrap your tongue in a gentle zin embrace.
Kenwood Zinfandel Sonoma County 2006
The 2006 Sonoma County Zinfandel is blended from vineyards located in Sonoma County’s best Zinfandel appellations, the Sonoma, Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys. A portion of the blend comes from old-vines that have been producing exceptional grapes since the 1940’s. Rich Zinfandel-character aromas of blackberries, spices and notes of vanilla from...
The 2006 Estancia Zinfandel from Keyes Canyon Vineyard in Paso Robles is a juicy, lively, medium-bodied red wine. Perfect for sipping in the company of good friends and good food or for cellaring over the next five years. Appearance: Deep garnet, crimson hue
Aroma: Hints of dark berries, red plum, cocoa...
Valley of the Moon Zinfandel 2006
In the shadow of Sonoma’s Mayacamas mountains on the western side of the valley, come over half of the grapes for this Zinfandel. These estate vines were planted in the 1940’s and benefit from a historically recognized and unique banana belt” microclimate which runs through this area. Hot, sunny afternoons mitigated...
Ravenswood Zinfandel Lodi County 2005
Hard by the sandy shores of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River delta, the agricultural town of Lodi is home to a lot of old Zinfandel vines. It's considered a warm region, but its location, directly in line with the Golden Gate, brings daily afternoon breezes that soften the summer temperatures. Combine this...
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...
