Zinfandel

A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2022

Poured into a Boa decanter several hours prior to dinner. The 2022 Zinfandel pours a ruby color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is youthful with notes of bright brambles: blackberries and raspberries, cherry (some candied, think Cherry Blow Pop), pipe tobacco, black pepper, dry organic earth and gentle baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose with some notes of mocha added to the mix. The finish is long and delightful. Fun to try in its youth however I expect these will show even better after a few years in the cellar. Best after 2027 and through 2042. — 5 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Just got mine last week! Appreciate the sneak preview!

Klinker Brick

Old Ghost Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2020

ace
9.1

Very hardy Zin. Would definitely recommend to all. Dark cherry and spice on the nose and great finish. — 21 days ago

Seghesio Family Vineyards

Sonoma County Zinfandel 2019

Light, peppery, and a little sour with a clean finish. — 19 days ago

Turley

Pesenti Vineyard Paso Robles Zinfandel 2022

Love this zin. Unabashedly fruity. Strawberry and boysenberry pie. It’s huge with good texture, but doesn’t feel heavy. — 22 days ago

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Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Zinfandel

Favorite wine! Sweet and fruity
15% alcohol!
— 7 days ago

The Prisoner Wine Company

Saldo California Zinfandel

Love this wine. So smooth. With cj and Terri at mine on April 2, 2024 — 16 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Benito Dusi Ranch Paso Robles Zinfandel 2021

Excellent classic Zin from ridge! — 19 days ago

Klinker Brick

Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2020

I had one glass because I was Blouted on PetMat — 7 days ago

TwiLea Fletcher
with TwiLea

Turley

Juvenile California Zinfandel 2021

Just enough spice to make this enjoyable. Still a bit young and needs more time to soften the tannins, but it was a great pairing with a smoked brisket. — 18 days ago

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Rombauer Vineyards

Napa Valley Zinfandel 2020

JFP
9.3

Always enjoyable. Paired with salmon, boiled potatoes and asparagus. What a treat. 2020 vintage — 18 days ago