Zinfandel

Ridge Vineyards

Benito Dusi Ranch Paso Robles Zinfandel 2021

No sediment, so I popped and poured. Explosive nose has super-deep, pure spicy blackberry Zin fruit. Purity of fruit is a hallmark (in my experience) of Ridge’s Dusi Ranch cuvée. There’s also a bit of clove from the American oak, but it’s pretty subtle. Great intensity of flavor in the mouth, with a soft, enveloping texture. It’s big, at 14.8%, but it’s balanced. And keeping things under 15 in Paso is challenging. Terrific wine. Yummo. — 13 days ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Sounds great!!

Turley

Old Vines California Zinfandel

Hubby liked it a lot, but it was just ok for me. — 18 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2022

Lovely with a long decant — 12 days ago

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Bedrock Wine Co.

Old Vine Zinfandel 2023

Red raspberry and spicy, very youthful, fruit, outstanding acidity, whereas the 2020 from earlier seems ready, this wine needs 3-5 years to peak, long, lingering finish, outstanding Zin!! I can only imagine how fantastic the single vineyard 2023 Bedrock Zins in 5-7 years! — 24 days ago

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A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2015

05.23.25
And John brings this one out!
— 13 days ago

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Jay Kline

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That’s a banger right there.

Bedrock Wine Co.

Evangelho Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel Blend

A big wine in a big bottle that made a big group of friends very happy. The 2017 Evangelho Heritage (from magnum) is energetic with loads of sweet dark fruit. It doesn’t lack zing even though this year’s blend is short in Carignan — there are nice balancing acids and mild tannins. It is richer and riper than many vintages but still vibrant. — 19 days ago

Klinker Brick

Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel

Very complex lots of flavors on the tounge — 2 days ago

The Prisoner Wine Company

Saldo California Zinfandel

Fresh and crisp. Notes of fresh berries, plum, and currant. — 12 days ago

Daou Vineyards

Pessimist Paso Robles Red Blend

Nose: meaty, leather, red fruit palate:strawberry, red fruit like raspberry, young cherry, fresh cut grass.
Finish: medium, oily, tannic
— 9 days ago