Brazin Zinfandel

A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2022

Young but the apotheosis of Dry Creek. Such depth and purity of Zin fruit (spicy black raspberry) and dry gravelly earth on the nose. Deep, fruity, but composed and minerally at the same time on the palate. A little clenched on the finish because yes I’m drinking it too young. But the stuffing, balance, and structure are there for many years development. I love these guys’ Zins. — 11 days ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, it’s been many years (25?) since I’ve had a Rafanelli Zinfandel, we drank a lot of it back in the 1990s — great to hear they’re still killing it!!
Jay Kline

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@Doug Powers Dave’s daughter Shelly is making the wine now but the spirit is still there and fruit quality is paramount. IMO, their Zin needs time
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Jay Kline, thanks for the info, they have great vineyards, so I’ve always thought they can make great wines!!

Michael David Winery

Earthquake Lodi Zinfandel 2021

Deep Ruby color with aromas of dark fruits, spice, oak and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of plum and blackberry with toasty vanilla oak, pepper and cacao wrapped in lively acidity. Fine tannins, medium+ finish, good structure ending with fruit, cedar, spice and earthy tones. Good value! — 17 days ago

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Seghesio Family Vineyards

Sonoma County Zinfandel 2023

Deep, dark red color. Jammy red fruit nose.
On the palate, it is not a jammy Zin. A very well balanced wine of dark red fruits, tannins, acidity, with a very long and complex finish. Great Zin.
$22
— a month ago

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Frog's Leap

Napa Valley Zinfandel 2021

Blend of 81% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah and 9% Carignan, deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits with pleasant spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry, raspberry and cacao, with notes of vanilla and spice. Fine tannins, medium+ finish, lively acidity ending with fruit and gentle spice notes. — 16 days ago

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Robert Biale Vineyards

Black Chicken Napa Valley Zinfandel 2022

Pair with the Mongolian Pork Chop — 6 days ago

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Joseph Barsky

Joseph Barsky

Love Mustards and Brix!

Turley

Juvenile California Zinfandel 2022

2/2025. #24 on WS Top 100 2024. A nice medium bodied Zin. Paired well with my grilled pork chops. — 22 days ago

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Rombauer Vineyards

Napa Valley Zinfandel 2022

About half the fruit is from the family's own vineyards, aged in oak (10% new). Dark Ruby, purple edges with aromas of berry fruits, tangy herb, pepper and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and ripe cherry with black pepper spice, vanilla and earthy sweet herbs. Soft chewy tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, dusty spice and earthy oak. Nice! — 11 days ago

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Bedrock Wine Co.

Old Vine Zinfandel 2022

Solid everyday zin — 5 days ago

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The Prisoner Wine Company

Saldo California Zinfandel

Took to Michael’s first dinner. Thanksgiving. Good choice. — 8 days ago

Turley

Old Vines California Zinfandel 2016

In the zone — a month ago

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