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#### (91) Predator Old Vine Zinfandel 2010 (California). Aromas of chocolate and berries; body is fruity and full with a finish of mocha, raspberry and spice; from Rutherford Wines in Lodi. ($15) #### (91) Joel Gott Zinfandel 2010 (California). A spicy, dry, dark style zinfandel; never to jammy, never to sweet; displays dark wild berry, spicy pepper, zingy cinnamon, and finishes with hints of mint and well-integrated tannins; great with roasted red meats, or just about anything grilled. ($16) #### (91) Ca' Momi Napa Valley Zinfandel 2010 (California). Deep, dark red color, rich and oppulent notes of red fruits and dark cherries, layers of sweet raspberry and currant notes; great middle and finish. ($13) #### (91) Tramanto Russian River Sonoma Zinfandel 2009 (California). The average vine age is over 80 years, and the cool climate showcases the rich dark fruit with a touch of spice; hints of dark chocolate, blackberries and wild strawberries; elegant finish with a lighter style of alcohol. ($40) #### (90) Plungerhead 2010 Zinfandel (California). A fun wine with an easy to open "cork" that releases lots of yummy, ripe, easydrinking blueberry and raspberry fruits; smooth; try with BBQ ribs or burgers. ($13) #### (90) Bogle Old Vine 2009 Zinfandel (California). A consistent performer every year; medium bodied with hints of spice and vanilla; nice black raspberry fruits; try with grilled meats and veggies. ($13) #### (90) Starry Night Alexander Valley Zinfandel 2008 (California). Classic aromas of lilac and wildflowers leading to zesty blackberry and briary flavors; some toasty oak flavors on the finish with a subtle hint of Alexander Valley's volcanic soil. ($20) #### (90) Kinneybrook Sonoma Zinfandel 2011 (California). Pepper and spice flavors mingle with nice luscious, dark berry fruits, layered by toasty vanilla; firm tannins giving structure through to the finish. ($18) #### (90) Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Zinfandel Amador County 2010 (California). Concentrated flavors of currants, blackberry, and cloves coat the palate and linger with supple tannins; a hint of darkroast coffee shows on the finish. ($20) #### (90) The Fugitive Dry Creek Zinfandel Red 2011 (California). Blueberry and blackberry aromas are followed by ripe jammy preserve flavors; layers of spice and mocha enveloping the fruit nicely; firm tannins and good balance to finish. ($25) #### (90) Foxglove Paso Robles Zinfandel 2009 (California). A beautifully balanced wine with controlled berry and spice flavors; the tannins and acidity are very controlled throughout allowing the fruit to take center stage. ($15) #### (90) St Francis Sonoma Old Vines Zinfandel 2009 (California). A classic zinfandel; aromas of cigar box and spice; flavors of #### (90) Bramblewood Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2011 (California). A classic style zinfandel with beautiful flavors of black cherry, blackberry, cocoa and crack pepper on a long, lingering finish. ($14) #### (90) Shooting Star Mendocino Zinfandel 2008 (California). Jed Steele, the original winemaker for Kendall-Jackson, has a full line of wines sourced from prime sites all over California; this is his value tier, sourced primarily from Lake County; simple in style, using younger grapes to produce a lighter, less tannic style, it offers hints of cherry, plum, raspberries, along with cinnamon, nutmeg, and white pepper. ($20) Beverage Dynamics • www.beveragedynamics.com • January/February 2013 • 43