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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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Mountain View Vintners
CAW Rating: 55
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2006 Zinfandel
Amador County,

2006 Clockspring Zinfandel, Amador County Classic ripe varietal berry and black plum flavors as well as the "port-like" aromas. Serve at a cool cellar temperature to complement a w ...moreide variety of grilled or roasted meats and lightly spiced entrees.

$8.99  
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Loxton Cellars
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2005 Gopfrich Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley

I’ve been a fan of Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel ever since working two harvests at Quivira. When I got the chance to get some fruit from Ray Gopfrich’s vineyard near the west end ...more of the valley, I jumped at it. This Zinfandel has crisp raspberry fruit, nice tannins and will be even better by late summer. Should continue to improve for 3-5 years. 185 cases produced.

$25.00  
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Barlow Vineyards
CAW Rating: 89
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2005 Zinfandel

In 2005 we had constant temperatures and extended hangtime allowing our Zinfandel to develope all the concentrated characteristics that we love in the varietal. Zinfandel's charm i ...mores its spicy ripe flavorsand aromas of red berries and jammy black fruits. The 2005 has all the classic Zinfandel characteristics, spicy aromas, zesty flavors and lucious tannins. The palate is filled with sweet fruit flavors and exotic spices, finishing with soft supple tannins.
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Oak Mountain Winery
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2004 Zinfandel
Temecula

This wine has an intense and uncompromising quality on the palate with rustic layers of plums, figs, Red cherry jam and berry flavors that are propped up with earthy bits of herbs, ...more and smoke. Full-bodied and easy to like. Pairs well with Pork tenderloin or any beef on the barbeque.

$24.00  
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Chateau Potelle
CAW Rating: 90
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2004 Zinfandel VGS
Mt. Veeder

This 2004 Zinfandel VGS simply has all the elements together. Already as a young wine it is dense, filling your mouth with fruity, spicy, interesting arrays of flavors, and has the ...more refined taste that our Zin has become famous for.

It is seductively aromatic with ripe raspberry, sweet spices and notes of pepper. It has a lingering finish that melts seamlessly into fine layers of toasted oak supported by a soft tannin structure.

Truly, one of our best vintages of Zinfandel VGS. Enjoy!


$55.00  
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Chateau Potelle
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2004 Zinie de Potelle
Napa Valley

Sweet cherry and wild berry fruit with chocolate undertones. This wine has wonderful, deep aromas and is very smooth and elegant in the mouth. Underlying hints of nutmeg and cinnam ...moreon. The dry-farmed, old vines give us the base. Our natural winemaking and gentle handling allow us to extract the flavors while keeping the complexity and harmony. Sweet but not overly so, this wine is superb with chocolate dessert or fruit salad. Enjoy!

$20.00  
Fritz Winery
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2004 Estate Zinfandel
Dry Creek

A gorgeous and elegant style Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, showing loads of spicy black fruit with tannins that perfectly balance the acidity. Our Estate Zinfandel has its vines situ ...moreated in the rocky eroded soils of Dutcher Creek. Notice hints of spices, violet, and prunes.

$25.00  
Fritz Winery
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2005 Late Harvest Zinfandel

Rich and robust, this port-like dessert wine combines deep raspberry and ripe black cherry flavors with caramel and toasty spiciness. Natural sweetness combined with delicately bal ...moreanced acidity- dessert in a glass!

$35.00  
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Camelot Vineyards
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2003 Zinfandel
California

Our 2003 Zinfandel displays lovely cinnamon spice and red licorice aromas with hints of raspberry, rose petal and chocolate. On the palate, mouth-filling cherry and raspberry flavo ...morers are paired with enticing spice tones and firm, but well-integrated tannins. Enjoy this crowd-pleasing red with burgers, pizza, pasta, grilled steaks, barbecued ribs or chicken and flavorful hard cheeses.
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Chatom Vineyards
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2003 Zinfandel
Calaveras County

The introduction has spicy, black currant aromas with tobacco, vanilla & ripe fruit. The wine is medium-bodied with pepper, spice & the deep, ripe fruit of black cherries & blackbe ...morerries on the palate. The finish has lingering chocolate & the oak is in perfect balance with ample tannins for ageability.

Aged 18 months in 25% New French Oak & 75% Used

100% Estate Fruit


$16.00  
Ironstone Vineyards
CAW Rating: 88
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2005 Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel
Sierra Foothills

Rich and ripe, this generous Zinfandel offers plush aromas and flavors of ripe blackberries, pepper and chocolate, finishing with well-rounded tannins and a lingering dark, fruit ...morefinish.

$28.00  
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Bianchi Vineyards
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2001 Zinfandel
Zen Ranch

Ripe, jammy aromas of raspberry and cherry are followed by spicy notes of fennel and white pepper. Full bodied and robust, concentrated blackberry and mocha flavors lead to a linge ...morering, silky aftertaste.

Enjoyable upon release, you may also want to put some down for aging up to three years to allow the toasty oak flavors to marry into the blossomy fruit.


$18.00  
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Bianchi Vineyards
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2004 Zen Ranch Zinfandel
Zen Ranch

Our Zen Ranch produced exceptionally ripe grapes in 2004 which we translated into this oak barrel-aged, 18 months, beauty of vibrant color and intense raspberry jam flavors.

$24.00  
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Brassfield Estate Winery
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2004 Brassfield Estate Zinfandel
Monte Sereno Vineyard

This classic Zinfandel produced from our signature Monte Sereno vineyard displays the best qualities any Zinfandel could hope to achieve. Ripe aromas of blackberry jam and stewed p ...morelums offer a rich nose with great depth and complexity. There are notes of cigar box and mint, along with subtle sweet vanilla and cedar notes from the well-integrated oak. There is a wonderful balance from beginning to end in this wine. Along the way there is a hearty body of mouthfeel with soft tannins amidst good structure.

$24.99  
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Brassfield Estate Winery
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2004 Brassfield Estate Zinfandel
Round Mountain Vineyard

This vintage shows a sweet, ripe cherry pie nose with well integrated toasty oak notes. A hint of cinnamon and rhubarb are also present with smooth and soft tannins.

$21.99  
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Barefoot Cellars
CAW Rating: 89
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Barefoot® California Zinfandel
California

Barefoot Zinfandel is an immense wine with inviting flavors of ripe cherry and wild raspberry. Aromas of vanilla and spice complement the lingering finish.

$5.99  
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Zahtila Vineyards
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2004 Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley

Our 2004 Dry Creek Zinfandel expresses a rich supple style with lively fruit on the palate. Mixed berry and ripe plum flavors dominate while still exhibiting a soft, round body. Th ...moree sweet bouquet of black raspberries with well balanced flavors with a hint of sweet American Oak emerge on a long, silky finish combined with persistent, smooth tannins.

$24.00  
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Zahtila Vineyards
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2004 Oat Hill Estate Zinfandel
Callistoga

Pre-Release - Limit 2 Bottles
It’s a great time to be a member of our wine club. We are offering a pre-release of our very limited production Oat Hill Estate Zinfande ...morel. Our Oat Hill Estate Vineyard is meticulously cared for to produce some of the highest quality Zinfandel in Napa Valley. This two-acre hillside vineyard planted in 1980 on St. George rootstock limits us to producing only 240 cases.

$45.00  
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Grgich Hills Cellar
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2004 Zinfandel
Napa Valley Estate Grown

This darkly colored wine almost glows in the glass with lively flavors and aromas of strawberries, raspberries, with a touch of forest floor and leather. We also grow a bit of Peti ...morete Sirah at this vineyard, which we co-fermented with the Zinfandel to add even more spice and body. This elegant wine has a wonderful texture and is well balanced between acidity and alcohol. Enjoy with grilled meats, pizza and pastas.

$30.00  
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Grgich Hills Cellar
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2004 Miljenko’s Old Vines Zinfandel
Estate Grown Napa Valley

Miljenko “Mike” Grgich’s home overlooks our 34-acre vineyard in Calistoga. The warmest of all five of our vineyards, the reddish soils here are gravelly loam that provide exc ...moreellent drainage and are perfect for sun-loving Zinfandel. The few rows of the vineyard that produce this wine were planted more than 100 years ago. We dry farm and organically farm the vines to produce concentrated, complex flavors in the grapes. Concentrated aromas of rose petals, anise, blackberry and black peppercorns jump out of the glass. Its spicy fruit and fine balance of acid and tannins make it perfect for flavorful dishes such as lamb chops, sausages, duck confit and aged cheeses. Extremely limited: only 454 cases produced, so buy now before we’re sold out.

$69.00  
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