Murphy-Goode
Sonoma County Zinfandel
Sonoma County, California, USA
Medium Ruby. Raspberry jube notes with medium+ intensity, still developing. Dry full bodied with high alcohol of 15.5% Alc. Ripe raspberry Juneau flavours with charred wood notes. Good wine with potential to cellar. Highest Alc at the WSET Level 3 tastings for the week.
Medium Ruby. Raspberry jube notes with medium+ intensity, still developing. Dry full bodied with high alcohol of 15.5% Alc. Ripe raspberry Juneau flavours with charred wood notes. Good wine with potential to cellar. Highest Alc at the WSET Level 3 tastings for the week.
1 person found it helpfulJul 20th, 2016
Very lush and fruit forward. Blackberry, black cherry and raspberry dominate the palate. Long finish and slightly tannic. High alcohol, jammy but still rather light.
Very lush and fruit forward. Blackberry, black cherry and raspberry dominate the palate. Long finish and slightly tannic. High alcohol, jammy but still rather light.
Oct 24th, 2014
We actually bought this 2009 Sonoma (USA 🇺🇸) Zinfandel from Murphy-Goode for the 4th of July but we didn’t get around to drinking it on the day. I picked it up from Dan Murphy’s for about $35.
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‼️#wineknoeledge: Zinfandel is a red grape variety which is also known as Primitivo in Italy. According to Wikipedia, Zinfandel is grown in 10% of the vineyards in California.
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📝 #mytastingnote: This one definitely has a bit of age on it being nearly 10 years old. You can tell that from the taste as the berry flavours are turning more savoury. You can also tell by the brick red colour in the glass. On the nose it’s very farmy and earthy with rich black fruits. While in the mouth it was a medley of black jelly beans, blackberry and black liquorice 🖤
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All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #tcweekdaywine
We actually bought this 2009 Sonoma (USA 🇺🇸) Zinfandel from Murphy-Goode for the 4th of July but we didn’t get around to drinking it on the day. I picked it up from Dan Murphy’s for about $35.
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‼️#wineknoeledge: Zinfandel is a red grape variety which is also known as Primitivo in Italy. According to Wikipedia, Zinfandel is grown in 10% of the vineyards in California.
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📝 #mytastingnote: This one definitely has a bit of age on it being nearly 10 years old. You can tell that from the taste as the berry flavours are turning more savoury. You can also tell by the brick red colour in the glass. On the nose it’s very farmy and earthy with rich black fruits. While in the mouth it was a medley of black jelly beans, blackberry and black liquorice 🖤
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All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #tcweekdaywine
Rich berry and cassis notes. 15.5% abv
Rich berry and cassis notes. 15.5% abv
Jan 24th, 2021
Pretty good for everyday. $20 on wine.com. Would do again.
Pretty good for everyday. $20 on wine.com. Would do again.
Mar 31st, 2020
Neal’s recommendation....the switch is never off.
Neal’s recommendation....the switch is never off.
Mar 3rd, 2019
Shy on the nose even after 1 hour+ decanting, just a little peppery & sour whiff. Surprisingly light & watery for a zin - but not for any other red! On the palate a little hollow, but with lots of time you get some nice sweetness rolling around. The real treat from this wine comes on the finish: sweetness gives way to mouth coating fruity kick, but a nice sour balance. Finish for days - you'd have to scrub it out with a toothbrush!
Shy on the nose even after 1 hour+ decanting, just a little peppery & sour whiff. Surprisingly light & watery for a zin - but not for any other red! On the palate a little hollow, but with lots of time you get some nice sweetness rolling around. The real treat from this wine comes on the finish: sweetness gives way to mouth coating fruity kick, but a nice sour balance. Finish for days - you'd have to scrub it out with a toothbrush!
Mar 3rd, 2018Nice jam! Raspberry, some fruit, magenta, nice grip, not as much body acid comes out more, really nice sweet non descriptive fruit some cherry
Nice jam! Raspberry, some fruit, magenta, nice grip, not as much body acid comes out more, really nice sweet non descriptive fruit some cherry
Dec 24th, 2017
Nice, big jammy Zin! Full-bodied and delicious.
Nice, big jammy Zin! Full-bodied and delicious.
May 1st, 2017Market Pavilion; jammy, raspberry, fuller bodied, nice acidity
Market Pavilion; jammy, raspberry, fuller bodied, nice acidity
Mar 16th, 2017