Zin Fiano

Romano Clelia

Colli di Lapio Fiano di Avellino

A
9.0

Glass of wine at A Fiori. Very pleasant. I enjoyed this a lot. [Can’t stop thinking about it (10), definitely will look for it to buy again (9), nothing wrong with it would buy again (8), finished it but would not buy again (7), could not even finish it (6)] — 8 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2022

Day 1 of this year's Smallmouth Smackdown has begun. After 7 hours on the boat, and a dozen bass, it's time to crack into some libations (had a few PBR's on the boat).
This is a lush Zin. Concentrated fruit, but savory and chewy. Blackberry, blood orange, cigar box, and enough structure to age much longer. This is my 3rd Ridge Zin, and I'd have to say I still favor the Pagani Ranch.
Listening to Chris Stapleton
— 3 months ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Dave, bravo my man!! The other advice you received is also great!! I think Pagani vs. Lytton Springs vs. Geyserville vs. any other Ridge Zin is often vintage, since they’re all blends!! (In fact, Geyserville never (mostly?) never says Zinfandel on the label since it very rarely (never?) is at least 75% Zinfandel, which is the CA requirement for varietal name on the label.
Dave

Dave

Thanks for the education! @Doug Powers

Klinker Brick

Old Ghost Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2011

Beautiful zin with full, silky body. Black and red fruits, plum, and fingers with smooth tannins. Great wine. — 5 months ago

Turley

Juvenile California Zinfandel 2014

Wonderful. Of course, it’s a Turley Zin. — 7 months ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Azienda Agricola Quintodecimo

Exultet Fiano di Avellino 2018

Pale lemon in colour. From Campania arguably the home of Fiano not forgetting it is also grown in Sicily. Restrained aromas of pear, honeysuckle and apple. Those descriptors coming through on the medium bodied palate finishing dry with stacks of salinity. Refreshing and moreish. Had my last bottle 34 weeks later on 28th June 2026. Lime, acacia and thyme aromas. On the medium bodied palate appley flavours. From its spiritual home of Campania. A good winter white. — 10 months ago

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Planeta

Cometa Sicilia IGT Fiano 2018

Amazing white wine bought directly at the vineyard Planeta. First experience with the Fiano variety. Can be served cold or at room temperature. Room temperature (18°) allows you to appreciate it fully. — 2 months ago

Pierre-Alain Chenour

Pierre-Alain Chenour

Amazing white wine bought directly at the vineyard Planeta. First experience with the Menfi variety. Can be served cold or at room temperature. Room temperature (18°) allows you to appreciate it fully. 2018 was excellent, 2024 as well. Planeta's sommelier said this ages perfectly with 2011 being an amazing year. Will order more for sure.

Ridge Vineyards

Pagani Ranch Sonoma Valley Zinfandel Blend 2023

Found it! This is a light-handed Zin, and very delicious. Thanks for the recommendation! @Doug Powers @Anthony De Blasi
Listening to a little Depeche Mode!!
— 3 months ago

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Anthony De Blasi

Anthony De Blasi

@Dave sorry, today is the first time in weeks that Delectable kind of works again…it’s a pleasure to see that you play Depeche Mode at one of my recommendations 🤩

Gnarly Head

Old Vine Zin Lodi Zinfandel 2023

It’s a winner? Yea — 6 months ago

Frank Family Vineyards

Napa Valley Zinfandel

ace
9.0

Big bold Zin!! Great nose and spicy peppers on the finish. Ate with great steak. Reccomend for sure — 2 years ago

Broc Cellars

Vine Starr Sonoma County Zinfandel 2024

End of my Broc holiday shipment. Light and very tart zin. Blackberry, plum, and craisins. A bit of earthy spiciness, and faint char on the nose. 12.5% abv. With Gouda and mini toasts. One last indulgence before going back to the daily grind. — 8 months ago

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Peirano Estate Vineyards

The Immortal Zin Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel

JFP
8.9

Not a great zin but not bad for a sipper. Probably by another. — 10 months ago

Robert Biale Vineyards

Black Chicken Napa Valley Zinfandel 2018

Love it. The standard for Napa zin. Plums, prunes, earth, cocoa, acid, well balanced, crowd pleaser, but still interesting. So good — 5 years ago

Vanessa, Jamie and 10 others liked this

Outpost

Howell Mountain Zinfandel 2022

7/2026. Good Zin. Fruit and pepper. Paired well with the lamb chops at Halls Chophouse. — a month ago

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A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2018

Drinking great. Never over the top type Zin. But complex and very enjoyable — 3 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2023

Good and smooth, light mostly zin. I like — 4 months ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

Old Vine Zinfandel 2022

ESF
8.9

solid Zin - bit too fruit focused & manipulated for my taste, plus it's expensive ($30) for what it is, prolly a crowd pleaser — 5 months ago

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Storybook Mountain Vineyards

Mayacamas Range Napa Estate Zinfandel 2018

My favorite zin producer! — 6 months ago

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with Jason and Eli
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Tom Casagrande

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Mine too!
Tom Casagrande

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One of, I should say.

Ciro Picariello

Irpinia Fiano

Fresh and salty! Love it! — 10 months ago

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Seghesio Family Vineyards

Sonoma County Zinfandel 2022

ESF
9.0

So solid, year in year out - I know they make a ton of this, and yes it’s at Costco, but when you’re looking for a reliable Zin, this is it. Bordering on being too fruit forward - this barely checks the box for secondary aromas & flavors. Balanced harmonious with intermediate aging potential. Try to find their single vineyard offerings. — 2 years ago

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