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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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Tulip Hill Winery
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2004 Lake County Zinfandel
Dorn Vineyard, Lake County

Our Zinfandel is 100% Lake County, from a single vineyard near the base of Mt. Konocti, in the alluvial bed of an ancient river. Intense black cherry, blackberry, and strawberry ar ...moreomas are accentuated by delicate coffee and dark chocolate notes. Cracked black pepper with subtle hints of allspice and ginger round out the fruit laden nose. Ripe flavors of juicy blackberry and dried cherries are accented beautifully with pepper and spice. Layers of soft tannins evolve the robust flavors as the finish unfolds. A classic Lake County vintage Zinfandel. 630 Cases Produced.

$18.00  
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Pacific Star Winery
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2004 Zinfandel
Mendocino County

A blend of both new and old Mendocino County Zinfandel vines. By moving the wine periodically from one barrel to another, we weave in nuances of French, California and Yugoslavi ...morean oak adding a subtle dimension. Medium-bodied with moderate alcohol, it's still food-friendly and fits the bill for that meal where only Zin will do. Drink within the next three years to enjoy the maximum fruitiness and balance.

$24.00  
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Chateau Felice
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2003 Estate Zinfandel
Chalk Hill

Bay leaf fills the nose while lavender and wild peppermint add a touch of sweetness to the finish. Rich, intense, and incredibly food-friendly.

$28.00  
Forchini Vineyards & Winery
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2005 Proprietor's Reserve Estate Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley

A huge and delicious Dry Creek Valley Estate Produced Zinfandel made from 100 year old dry farmed vines grown on the eastern Dry Creek Valley benchland.

$26.00  
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Handley Cellars
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2005 Zinfandel
Mendocino Ridge, Gianoli Ranch

Our Mendocino Ridge Zinfandel has a complex bouquet, with elements of cedar, plums, violets, and boysenberry. Rich dark blackberry flavors predominate, leading to a long finish wit ...moreh accents of chocolate and black raspberry.

The deep fruit flavor of this wine make it a natural partner to meat dishes with a bit of spice: try it with a mild posole with pork and beef.


$25.00  
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Handley Cellars
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2005 Zinfandel, Redwood Valley
Redwood Valley

Redwood Valley (covering about 35 square miles), was first settled and planted by Italian immigrants in the 1850’s, but did not gain official status as an appellation until 1997. ...more California coastal ranges protect the valley from much of the cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean, allowing Zinfandel grapes to come to full ripeness.

On the nose, our Redwood Valley Zinfandel is reminiscent of cherry pie: cherries enhanced by vanilla and cinnamon. Hints of bitter chocolate and vanilla add depth to ripe cherry and raspberry flavors.

This Zinfandel is a bit softer and less assertive than other Zinfandels, and can therefore be served with foods that might not be normally associated with Zinfandel: try it with grilled vegetables, roast chicken, or a hearty vegetable soup.


$20.00  
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Alderbrook Winery
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2005 Wagon Wheel Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley

We applied the fanciful name Wagon Wheel to evoke the look of the vine’s canes, growing from the tops of the head-pruned vines, circling the plant and making sort of grape-vine w ...moreagon wheel.

$30.00  
Alderbrook Winery
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2003 Reserve Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley

Upper Dry Creek is the grape source of this high-powered Zinfandel that was made from old craggy vines picked at the peak of ripeness.

$34.00  
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Alderbrook Winery
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2005 Old Barn Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley

This Zin has layers upon layers of flavor, seamless integration of the fruit, oak, spice and tannin.

$28.00  
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Alderbrook Winery
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2005 Old Vine Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley

Big enough to hold its own with a smoked pork roast or a grilled duck breast, light and lively enough to be inviting when the temperature rises.

$19.00  
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Alderbrook Winery
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2005 Three Goose Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley

The wine boasts blackberry and cracked pepper notes associated with the Dry Creek Appellation.

$34.00  
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Alderbrook Winery
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2003 Zinfandel Port
Dry Creek Valley

The 2003 Zinfandel Port is made with fruit from our estate vineyard in Dry Creek Valley. In the nose, intense ripe fruit aromas of boysenberry and blackberry prevail.

$28.00  
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Vineyard 29
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2004 Aida Zinfandel

Baked red fruit sweetness and spiced cake embrace the palate and balance flawlessly with tantalizing vanilla oak flavors. Round, velvety mouth feel combined with smooth and elegan ...moret tannins frame this full bodied and well structured wine. Our 2003 Aida Zinfandel is a savory red to drink now and over the next five years.

$75.00  
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Titus Vineyards
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2005 Titus Napa Valley Zinfandel

This bright, lively Zinfandel delivers mouthwatering raspberry candy aromas and flavors balanced with cracked pepper and American oak spice. It is always blended with a bit of Peti ...morete Sirah for better color and depth of flavor. Zinfandel has been planted and farmed on this property for over a century and is Eric's favorite wine in our line up. It has been heard that Eric would drink this wine all day if it only had caffeine in it.

$25.00  
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Saddleback Cellars
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2004 Old Vines Zinfandel

This wine, our 12th vintage of Zinfandel, is crafted from grapes grown in selected old vine vineyards in Calistoga, Capelle Valley, Sonoma, and our own estate here in Oakville. The ...more breakdown is 91% Napa Valley designate and 9% Russian River.
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Bella Vista/Cilurzo Winery
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2002 Zinfandel
Temecula

Rich in color - a dark cranberry with a purple haze and a very full body. Smells spicy with subtle hints of sweet honey. Taste is smooth with hints of raspy dark fruit that is swee ...moretly flavored, a little dry with a smooth pepper finish. Perfect with steak or other red meats.

$15.95  
Pedroncelli Winery
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2006 Mother Clone Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley

Classic Dry Creek Valley Zin with ripe berry and spicy black pepper aromas and flavors. Match with pasta, pizza or grilled steak.

$15.00  
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Callaway Winery
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2005 Special Selection Zinfandel
Callaway Vineyard & Winery

Rich and well-balanced, this wine fills the mouth and palate with a medley of spice and vanilla with delicate hints of cherries and chocolate.

$28.00  
Midnight Cellars
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2005 Estate Zinfandel
Paso Robles

The color is a beautiful, bright ruby. The aromas explode in the nose with an array of spices, red raspberry and mixed dark fruits. The mouthfeel is enormous, filled with flavors o ...moref peach cobbler, red raspberry, allspice, grains and earthy essences cascading playfully on the palate. The finish is long and fruit filled. 100% Zinfandel from the Midnight Estate Vineyard. This is a big-boy, fruit-driven Zin. A crowd pleaser!

$29.00  
Midnight Cellars
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2003 Late Harvest Zinfandel Estate
Paso Robles

This yummy treat has a dark garnet red color almost seeming black. The nose is an interesting array of black fruit, peach cobbler, minerals and spice. The mouthfeel is full with fl ...moreavors of sweet black cherry, cinnamon, currants, ginger spice and intermingling minerals. The finish is long and tempts you to take another sip. This is a mouth filling dessert wine that will pair extremely well with a wide variety of desserts. Chocolate is a natural pairing but it also goes well with any fruit based dessert. The fruit is 100% Zinfandel grown on the Midnight Estate Vineyard and was harvested at 29.5° brix.

$34.00  
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