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Zinfandel

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Zinfandel is grown by over 200 producers, and now accounts for over 23% of the total vineyard territory. Its quality and character largely depend on the place of cultivation, the age of the vineyard, and the winemaking technology. Zinfandel became so popular that in 1991 the association of Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) was founded with the objective to promote the varietal and wine, and support scientific research on Zinfandel - particularly its origin.

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Food Pairing: Pairs well with barbecue foods like chili, burgers and fried chicken -heavy on the spice and flavor. Zinfandel can hold its own out of a plastic glass on a picnic table or served in crystal with an elegant Chateaubriand.

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Carlisle Wine Cellars

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2006 "Gold Mine Ranch" Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley

Medium-dark ruby. Maraschino cherries, red licorice whips, and just a hint of buttery-goodness greet the nose. Mmmmmm! On the palate, quite full-bodied but with ample tannins and a ...morecidity, not at all flabby or oafish. This should age quite well. Begin drinking in mid-2009 and enjoy through 2015. (MRO â€“ 3/1/08)

^$36.00

Carlisle Wine Cellars

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2006 "Bacchi Ranch" Zinfandel
Russian River Valley

Medium-dark to dark ruby. Wow! Head-turning aromas of black cherry and blackberry are mixed with notes of red licorice and allsorts. What a sniff! Full bodied but impeccably balanc ...moreed. This is a real step up from the excellent 2005. Drinking well now, we see little reason to wait. Enjoy 2008-2011. (MRO â€“ 3/1/08)

^$38.00

Carlisle Wine Cellars

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2006 "Montafi Ranch" Zinfandel
Russian River Valley

Dark ruby-garnet. Classic Montafi aromas of red and black berries intertwined with notes of bay leaf and eucalyptus. On the palate, full-bodied and well-balanced with flavors echoi ...moreng the aromas. Very long on the finish. Less like the 2005 and more like the 2004. Man this is good! Drink 2008-2012. (MRO â€“ 3/1/08)

^$40.00

Carlisle Wine Cellars

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2006 "Pietro's Ranch" Zinfandel
Russian River Valley

Dark ruby-purple. Nearly opaque. An absolutely intoxicating nose of black raspberry, briar, and herbs. Fabulous! The wine enters full and rich but acidity and tannins are in perfec ...moret balance. As seamless a zinfandel as we have ever produced. Enjoy this bit of history from release through 2013. (MRO â€“ 3/1/08)

^$43.00

Carlisle Wine Cellars

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2006 Zinfandel
Sonoma County

Dark ruby-purple. Red fruits (raspberries, cherries, and plums) are mixed with suggestions of chocolate and loamy earth. On the palate, full bodied with a mouth-counting richness t ...morehat belies the acidity and tannin. Optimum enjoyment should be between late 2008 and 2014. (MRO â€“ 3/1/08)

^$20.00

Seghesio Vineyards

CAW Rating: 99

100

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2006 Home Ranch Zinfandel
Alexander Valley

From an estate, head-pruned vineyard in Alexander Valley, planted in 1895. The warm climate fruit produces a dense, dark berry profile and spicy blackberry scents. Low yields fro ...morem the old vines deliver juicy acidity. Fine, ripe tannins formed were achieved through prolonged hang time.

^$36.00

Seghesio Vineyards

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2005 Cortina Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley

Cortina, the dominant soil type of our vineyard, is a gravelly loam that contributes to Dry Creek Valleyâ€™s reputation as one of the finest places in the world to grow Zinfandel.

^$36.00

Seghesio Vineyards

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2005 Rockpile Zinfandel
Rockpile AVA

With our familyâ€™s first planting of Zinfandel in Sonoma County in 1895, we began to seek out vineyards which showcase Sonoma as the worldâ€™s premier appellation for zinfandel. ...moreRockpile, a narrow ridge some 1200 feet above Dry Creek Valley, is just one of those areas. Steep, well-drained hillsides with shallow, rocky topsoil provide for less vigorous vines, smaller berries and intensely flavored zinfandel.

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Seghesio Vineyards

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2005 San Lorenzo Zinfandel
Alexander Valley

Rachel Ann Passalacqua met Eugene "Pete" Seghesio when purchased her father's Zinfandel grapes from the San Lorenzo vineyard in southernmost Alexander Valley. In 1956 the couple w ...moreas married. Seghesio Farms now manages that same vineyard, purchased in 1896 by Rachel Ann's grandfather for the sum of ten gold coins.

At that time, the vineyard was already planted to and producing Zinfandel. Today, it represents our oldest plantings of Zinfandel.

^$60.00

Seghesio Vineyards

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2004 Home Ranch Zinfandel

In 1893, newlyweds Edoardo and Angela Seghesio purchased their first home in Alexander Valley. As winemaker for the most prominent winery in Sonoma County, Edoardo recognized grea ...moret vineyard potential surrounding the modest home. In 1895, he planted the â€œHome Ranchâ€ and began our familyâ€™s lineage of Sharing Uncommon Ground.

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Perry Creek Winery

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2006 Zinman
El Dorado County

Chocolate covered espresso beans, caramel and fresh dark berries. Toasted vanilla flavors with a clean nutty finish and a perfect balance between sweetness, fruit, and alcohol.

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Battaglini Estate Winery

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1999 Proprietor's Reserve

Berry and raspberry flavors come through. An outstanding Zinfandel made in the Battaglini tradition.

Awards
- Silver Medal at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair

^$35.00

Battaglini Estate Winery

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2000 Zinfandel

Awards
- Gold Medal at the California State Fair
- Silver Medal at the Orange County Fair
- Silver Medal at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair

^$27.00

Battaglini Estate Winery

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2000 Proprietor's Reserve

Awards
- Gold Medal at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair
- Silver Medal at the California State Fair
- Silver Medal at the Orange County Fair

^$35.00

Battaglini Estate Winery

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2000 Select

Awards
- Double Gold Medal at the California State Fair
- Best of Region at the Sonoma County Fair
- Best of Class at the Sonoma Appellation

^$50.00

Battaglini Estate Winery

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2001 Zinfandel

Bright fruit, well balanced with cherry and blackberry flavors. Hints of pepper and cassis. Will age great.

Awards
- Gold Medal at the California State Fair ...morer /> - Silver Medal at the Orange County Fair

^$27.00

Battaglini Estate Winery

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2001 Proprietor's Reserve

A Complex and yet very smooth wine with a fine structure. Long finish with pepper, raspberry and blackberry flavors.

Awards
- Gold Medal at the California St ...moreate Fair
- Silver Medal at the Orange County Fair

^$35.00

Battaglini Estate Winery

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2001 Select

Awards
- Silver Medal at the California State Fair
- Silver Medal at the Orange County Fair

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Battaglini Estate Winery

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2002 Zinfandel

A delicate wine with balanced layers of raspberry, black cherry and boysenberry. Dry finish with great tannic structure.

^$27.00

Battaglini Estate Winery

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2002 Proprietor's Reserve

Complex yet delicate wine with coffee, black cherry, pepper, chocolate and spice flavors. Well balanced acidity with sweetness in the nose.

Awards
- Silver a ...moret the Sonoma County Fair

^$35.00

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2002 Old Vine Zinfandel
The Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard, of Russian River

CAW Rating: 100

100

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Double Gold At the California State Fair
This one is smoothe & complex! It can age a few more years but is Great Now! Case SALE on now for as low as only $22.75 per bottle!It was so hot @ the Sonoma County Harvest Fair Tasting that we poured all we brought for tasting on the first day!

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