Blogs1 - 9 of 9 recent posts for tag:zinfandels
10
Dec
2008
2006 Rodney Strong "Knotty Vines" ZINFANDEL (Sonoma County, Cal.)

29 days ago by Tom Casagrande

A bargain Zin that's widely-available! Get some of this for weeknight dinners! Eye: Dark, but not saturated, black, plummy ruby. Nose: Spot-on Zinfandel nose of spicy blackberry fruit, with subtle notes of resiny pine forest and minerals. Mouth: Ripe, rich, and soft, with decent, though not great co ...

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30
Sep
2008
California Zinfandel Is Best Of The Best In Limited Productions

99 days ago by Wine Club Pro

California Zinfandel is a special wine that has acclimated well in the state. Although it has European origins, the climate of the West Coast has proved perfect for growing. There are many types of Zinfandels and the only way to try the best of the best is through the small, family-owned, limited pr ...

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24
Sep
2008
2006 Dashe Dry Creek Valley ZINFANDEL (Cal.)

105 days ago by Tom Casagrande

A very satisfying, if not complex, Zin. Eye: Saturated dark ruby with purple highlights. Nose: Ripe, fruity nose, with lots of friendly black raspberry fruit and some minerals lurking in the background. Mouth: Soft, deep, and full-bodied, with ripe blackberry and mineral flavors, a long finish, and ...

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09
Sep
2008
Half Full

120 days ago by admin

Lately, I’ve been writing a lot of “how to” entries and I know these can be semi-mundane, but hopefully they’re creating a solid foundation for further knowledge. If you belong to a wine community like Snooth, chances are you already know the very basics of wine, but for those of you that I forced i ...

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09
Aug
2008
2005 Lolonis Redwood Valley ZINFANDEL (Mendocino County, California)

151 days ago by Tom Casagrande

This organic winery consistently produces very good Zinfandels at very good prices, and the 2005 is yet another beauty. Ripe and vibrant, it's a beautifully balanced wine. Eye: Nearly saturated, dark ruby with gem-like clarity. Nose: Classic Zin -- ripe Zinfandel scents of wild, spicy berries, with ...

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12
Jul
2008
2006 Artezin ZINFANDEL (Mendocino County, Cal.)

179 days ago by Tom Casagrande

A flabby, out-of-balance disappointment. Eye: Medium plummy ruby color. Nose: Nose of spicy, tart/sweet brambleberries, pine forest and anchovy paste. Mouth: Very simple, flat, plummy/metallic-minerally flavors, with a toasty, resiny, low acid, almost cloying finish. Flabby and not very Zin-typical. ...

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25
Jun
2008
Vacation wines -- Day 4

196 days ago by Tom Casagrande

2007 Anakena Pinot Noir (Rapel Valley, Chile) -- This was a simple, yet varietally correct Pinot from Chile. Soft and fragrant, with a pine forest earthiness. 2005 Mazzocco Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel "West Dry Creek" -- This was an outstanding Zin. Large-boned, ripe, soft, with rich spicy blackberry ...

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Vacation wines -- Day 3

196 days ago by Tom Casagrande

2005 Vincent Arroyo Napa Valley Petite Sirah -- This is a small Calistoga winery that Liz and I visited in 1993, and that my brother and his wife visited last year. Usually the wines he makes are very soft, ripe, balanced, and drinkable upon release. This one was just bizarre. Everyone agreed it sme ...

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05
Jun
2008
Random Ramblings of a Weary Winemaker: I Read The News This Week, Oh Boy

216 days ago by admin

A Week In The Life - Sat. May 24, 2008 Monday started early with sulfur dusting dawn patrol. Thursday through Saturday were too hot to dust (risk of burning the vines), and Sunday was too windy, even at 5 AM. I got to the vineyard at about 5:15 and was done by 6:35. After my shower I checked w00t an ...

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