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Joseph Swan Vineyards

Sonoma Zinfandel

9.050 ratings
8.931 pro ratings
Sonoma County, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

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Joseph Swan VineyardsSonoma County, CaliforniaZinfandel
Top Notes For
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.0

Over 45 years old! Still lively. Searing natural acidity is keeping it alive. Claret-like, pretty

Over 45 years old! Still lively. Searing natural acidity is keeping it alive. Claret-like, pretty

Jan 10th, 2022
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.2

So pretty. Rose petals. Translucent, balanced. Completely resolved.

So pretty. Rose petals. Translucent, balanced. Completely resolved.

Dec 17th, 2020
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.4

Odd. Port-like aromas and flavors. Lots of VA.

Odd. Port-like aromas and flavors. Lots of VA.

Nov 7th, 2020
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

7.9

DOA. Lost in the cellar.

DOA. Lost in the cellar.

May 23rd, 2020
Max Reichwage
9.1

A little over the hill but still pretty, cork was soaked, with heavy sediment in the bottle, not much fruit left but plenty of spice

A little over the hill but still pretty, cork was soaked, with heavy sediment in the bottle, not much fruit left but plenty of spice

Feb 4th, 2019
Ted Kizor
9.4

Wow! Such a treat. Surprising amount of fruit, some leather dominating, but still deep fruit tones underneath chugging along. Suave and firm tannins still, good acid. Drink now to 10+years

Wow! Such a treat. Surprising amount of fruit, some leather dominating, but still deep fruit tones underneath chugging along. Suave and firm tannins still, good acid. Drink now to 10+years

May 6th, 2018
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.1

Lot 2. Sweet black berry fruit still showing. Luscious with delicate spice and savory cedar undertones. Color is surprisingly youthful

Lot 2. Sweet black berry fruit still showing. Luscious with delicate spice and savory cedar undertones. Color is surprisingly youthful

Nov 25th, 2017
Brian Tuite
7.3

DOA

DOA

Nov 13th, 2016
Brian Tuite
9.5

Blend of '69 and '71 vintage Zinfandel. Great freshness to the fruit which was still sporting blackberry notes. Faded after an hour open. WOTN though as well as surprise of the night.

Blend of '69 and '71 vintage Zinfandel. Great freshness to the fruit which was still sporting blackberry notes. Faded after an hour open. WOTN though as well as surprise of the night.

May 7th, 2016
Gregory Cantu
9.2

Cool wine, started out with some sherry notes, went to maple. Fun one to drink.

Cool wine, started out with some sherry notes, went to maple. Fun one to drink.

Feb 22nd, 2016