Zinfandel

A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2018

Poured into a decanter about two hours prior to dinner. There was some decent sediment so I left the last ounce or so in the bottle. In the glass, the 2018 pours a deep ruby with a translucent core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, this is absolutely gorgeous with heady notes of fresh ripe blackberries, black cherries, pomegranate molasses, tobacco, black pepper, some dry earth and beautiful integrated baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Beautifully balanced. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and has a satisfying melange of fruit and spice. This is fabulous with some air right now but I expect it will age beautifully through 2038. — 21 days ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Pagani Ranch Sonoma Valley Zinfandel Blend 2012

I love properly aged Ridge. At 12 years old this shows no bricking but hints at maturity with a slightly carmelized sweetness. 2012 was a cool year and this bottle is more elegant than some other Paganis. 👍👍 — 10 days ago

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Rombauer Vineyards

Napa Valley Zinfandel

Mon M
9.2

Cattail creek wine dinner. This fruit forward wine boasts bright aromas of black cherry and plum layered on the palate with red and dark berry flavors and a slightly spicy finish. Paired with smoked salt grilled pork belly. — 24 days ago

Turley

Old Vines California Zinfandel 2020

Revisiting the ‘20 Old Vines after a year or two in the cellar. Dusky clear purple. Sweet cherries and earth on the nose. Smooth, rich, almost no tannin. A lovely creamy, dark finish like plum pie with ice cream. These Old Vine blends are some of the best values in the Turley line up if not all of CA Zinfandel. — 7 days ago

Frank Family Vineyards

Napa Valley Zinfandel

I really like this Zinfandel. Light concentration. Slow legs, high alcohol. Strawberry, raspberry and fresh herbs on the nose. Strawberry jam on palate. Medium to long finish. Medium tannins. — 16 days ago

Turley

Juvenile California Zinfandel 2020

Revisiting the ‘20 Juvie with two more years in the cellar in it. Pleased to say it has mellowed quite a bit — medium purple with a nose that’s bright, sweet and full of dark fruit. The palate is long and warm (no longer ‘running hot on 15% abc’ as note on release) with kirsch, plum and subtle tannins. Excellent value. — 8 days ago

Turley

Ueberroth Vineyard Zinfandel

Very smooth got better with age. Had at Le Ame with Amit mathur — 9 days ago

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Venge Vineyards

Scout's Honor Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend 2021

Lighter and less inky than I expected…a little sparkly due to youth but that mellows out after awhile, turns into a “light Zin”…excellent — 3 days ago

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