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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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Inspiration Vineyards & Winery
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2005 Inspiration Vineyards Zinfandel, Estate Old Vine
Russian River Valley, Estate

Medium to full bodied, layered with concentrated flavors of of raspberry, cranberry, and black cherry along with spice notes of cardamom, clove and white pepper.

$28.00  
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Red Skye Winery
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2004 Zinfandel
Ruby Hill

100% varietal, this Zinfandel is deep garnet red with a smokey aroma of cocoa and cherry. The medium bodied flavors of chocolate and cherries have a smooth lingering finish leaving ...more you wanting another sip.
Lamborn Family Vineyards
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2005 "Vintage" Zinfandel
Howell Mountain

Heidi Barrett's Tasting Notes:
"Deep black raspberry in color with wide open aromas of wonderful Howell Mountain ripe fruit. The nose is loaded with jammy raspberry, spice, ...moreblack pepper, currants, and hints of toast and vanilla. The flavors are very consistent with the aromas and the impression on the palate is one of richness, ripe fruit, and an overall silky mouth feel. The structure is big but not tannic or aggressive and the finish has good length. This is an easy to drink, easy to love zin!" 800 cases produced.

$30.00  
John Christopher Cellars
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2004 Reserve Zinfandel - Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma
Sommers Ranch,Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma

A great Zin made for those of you who crave a Zin which has great fruit, is not overly peppery but still retains a background of spice. Dry in style, it also won't overwhelm you wi ...moreth too much old fruit flavors or alcohol. A classic Zin that pairs well with many foods, or just fine all by itself!

$24.00  
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Watts Winery
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2003 Old Vine Zinfandel
Pescador Vineyard, Lodi

Rich aromas of berries and plum, leading to juicy flavors of blackberry, dark cherry and cocoa. This wine is from our oldest vineyard, planted in 1937. These knarled old vines kno ...morew how to produce perfectly ripened berries that are rich in flavor and vibrant with color. 550 cases produced.

$18.00  
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Atelier Winery
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2004 Rockpile Zinfandel

Effusive with ripe plum and briar berry fruit our Rockpile Zinfandel showcases the broad range of spice for which this varietal is known. Cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and sandalwood ...more aromas follow from the nose through to the palate. Fifteen months in French and American oak barrels added structure and depth to complement the vibrant fruit and spice. The exotic array of aromas and flavors makes this Zin a perfect partner to kabobs, mesquite-grilled vegetables and meats or middle-eastern fusion cuisine. As is typical in our wines a subtle suggestion of the earth on which the grapes were grown lingers in the wine and delivers an inimitable sense of place.

$30.00  
Mountain Winery
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2004 Old Vine Zinfandel
Lodi

A rich, full-bodied wine, with juicy flavors of blackberry, raspberry and boysenberry beautifully balanced in a polished structure of toasty oak and tannin, with a hint of black pe ...morepper on the lingering finish. Harvested September 27, 2003, the grapes came from old vine Zinfandel vineyards in Lodi that average 60 years in age. The wine was aged in American oak for 14 months.

$32.00  
Fanucchi Vineyards
CAW Rating: 100
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2004 Old Vine Zinfandel
The Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard, of Russian River

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2004 Old Vine Zinfandel & 2005 Trousseau Gris Each Scored 99 Points from Just Wine Points AKA Wine-X


July 2008 Restaurant Wine ...more; Ronn Wiegand:

"An excellent, medium rich, well balanced Old Vine bottling, that is full bodied and quite supple on the palate, with rich, complex flavors (baked cherry, plum, toast, oak), and a very long finish. Fine quality. [2008-2009]"


$50.00  
Fanucchi Vineyards
CAW Rating: 100
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2002 Old Vine Zinfandel
The Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard, of Russian River

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! ...moreIt was so hot @ the Sonoma County Harvest Fair Tasting that we poured all we brought for tasting on the first day!

$50.00  
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Armida Winery
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2005 Zinfandel
Maple Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley



$36.00  
Armida Winery
CAW Rating: 100
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2004 Tina's Block Zinfandel
Maple Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley



$85.00  
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Armida Winery
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2005 Zinfandel Surf Zin
Sonoma County



$22.00  
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Murrieta’s Well
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2002 Zinfandel

A single-vineyard Zinfandel sourced from the historic Raboli vineyard. The wine is aged for more than 20 months in a combination of new and used French and American Oak barrels. Pr ...moreedominantly Zinfandel, the wine is blended with a touch of Barbera to enhance depth and complexity.

With the warm days cooled by the San Francisco Bay breezes during growing, the climate for this Zinfandel is optimal. The Zinfandel shows the classic characteristics of old vines: a rich concentration of ripe fruit flavors and combination of black pepper and anise.

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Benson Ferry Vineyards
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2005 Old Vine Zinfandel

Silver Medal - California State Fair Competition
Ripe, opulent blackberry fruit and generous spice nuances give the nose of this Zinfandel broad appeal. Very ripe, forw ...moreard blackberry and raspberry flavors are accented by hints of cedar and juniper. Uncommon smoothness in the mouth puts the focus on the delicious fruit, and leads to a supple, lingering finish. The 2005 Benson Ferry Zinfandel is ready to enjoy now.
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Wente Vineyards Estate Winery
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2004 Smith Bench Zinfandel
Livermore Valley

This vintage has a dark red color and aromas of blackberry jam, dried cranberry, and vanilla cream aromas. These lead to flavors of black pepper and dried berries. Overall, this Zi ...morenfandel has a great balance of fruit and tannins and an enduring and viscous finish.
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Wente Vineyards Estate Winery
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2004 Beyer Ranch Zinfandel
Livermore Valley

Plum aromas lead to hints of raspberry and blueberry. Crisp acidity promotes a balanced mouth feel followed by a smooth yet tannic finish.
Cacciatore Fine Wines
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2005 Zinfandel
San Joaquin Valley, Pixley CA

Medium-light bodied Zin, exhibits rich fruity and sweet aromas. Good finish where a sweet fruit taste last long. 12.3% Alcohol.

$66.00  
Abundance Vineyards
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2005 Old Vine Zinfandel
Mencarini Vineyards - Lodi

Lodi holds a namesake for wonderfully sought after Old Vine Zinfandels. These Old Vines demand a kind of respect when caring for their fruit, thus yield a juice rich, spicy and per ...morefectly structured. This relationship can serve as a metaphor for the Mencarni family, who has served many generations, passing on their vines to third generation brothers, Dino and Ron.





Our Old Vine Zinfandel surrounds the palate sound and strurdy, eveloped in spicy clove and juicy berry concentrate. Mature oak tannins frame a well balanced, sturdy wine with moderate alcohol that enhances the lengthy finish. We have created a wine to sit and think about.





Enjoy this wine with a variety of foods from fresh tomato sauces on pastas, your favorite Italian food to grilled meats and BBQ or with and array of unique and strong cheeses. We also suggest simply enjoying this wine by itself; a true expression of a classical American Wine!


$14.00  
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Bella Vineyards
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2004 Big River Ranch Zinfandel
Alexander Valley

This is a quintessential old vine zinfandel, made from our rare, century-old vineyard. Grown in a unique terroir, exhibiting the special characteristics of its microclimate, there ...moreis good reason why the Big River zinfandel is the flagship of Bella Vineyards. It is a richly-structured, amply-endowed, mouth-filling experience of monumental proportions. This Big River zin has a slight hint of sweet vanilla oak and profound dark fruit, flavors of blackberries, black cherries, mocha and a balanced earthy complexity. It finishes with an extended silky finish that makes it a wine that will delight and astound for years to come.

$34.00  
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Bella Vineyards
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2004 Lily Hill Estate Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley

This is a dark and complex wine with a bouquet of ripe berries and sweet vanilla. The flavors are multi-layered with blackberries, dark cherries, and spices with a hint of cardamom ...more, nutmeg, and cinnamon. It is a structured wine that exhibits a pleasant, full mouth feel, a wonderful fruit to acid balance and soft tannins that culminates with a long, silky, lingering finish. This Lily zin will last at least 8 years in the cellar and will continue to develop and show the rich nuances and subtleties of a classic Dry Creek Zinfandel.

$40.00  
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