black cherry and vanilla with a juicy
finish and a touch of Sonoma spice.
($18)
the body a bit light, but the blackberry fruit and cedar aromas make
for a pleasant sipper. ($19)
#### (90) Bianchi Heritage
Selection Zinfandel 2009
(California). Aromas of jam and
berries followed by earthy notes and
vanilla; oak and spice on the finish;
noteworthy value for zinfandel ($20).
#### (89) Folie a Deux,
Amador County Zinfandel 2008
(California). Dry cherry fruit is
solid, not overly extracted, with a
medium body; smooth briary tannins, subtle oak vanilla, and crisp
acidity; good value. ($17)
#### (90) Gnarly Head Old
Vine Zinfandel 2010 (California).
A zesty wine, loaded with dark
berry, ripe plum, raspberry and herb
flavors; layers of spice, vanilla and
oak on a well-balanced finish. ($11)
#### (89) Gauthier Los
Chamizal Vineyard Sonoma
Zinfandel 2011 (California).
This new addition to the Gauthier
portfolio features a black cherry
and loam nose; lightly complex,
well balanced with classic cherry
pie and white pepper; will improve
as it develops in the bottle. ($30)
#### (89) Rancho Zabaco
Reserve Dry Creek Valley,
Zinfandel 2007 (California). Let
this one breathe an hour or so; the
tannins and acid are still tight, and
#### (89) Edmeades
Mendocino Zinfandel 2009
(California). Loaded with aromas of
red cherry and vanilla; layered fruit;
a soft finish with a touch of spice;
syrah and petite syrah were added to
provide a nice structure. ($18)
#### (88) Brazin Old Vine
Lodi Zinfandel 2009 (California).
Cherry and plum aromas; plum,
blackberry, hint of chocolate; nice
tannins; medium-long finish. ($16)
#### (88) Hullabaloo Lodi
Zinfandel 2010 (California).
Licorice and cracked pepper on the
nose, followed by blueberry and
raspberry on the palate and spice on
the finish. ($15)
#### (88) Delta Luna Lodi
Zinfandel 2008 (California). Red
licorice and pepper on the nose;
flavors of cherry, blueberry and
smoky blackberry; more chewy than
the light appearance would suggest,
with a zippy peppery finish. ($11)
#### (89) Cloud Break
California Zinfandel NV
(California). Good easy drinking
value zinfandel; jammy, dark berry
fruits and a light layer of spiciness; a
back note of toasty sweet vanilla to
follow the juicy characteristics. ($10)
#### (87) Rex Goliath
Zinfandel N.V. (California). An
affordable beginner zin and great
for a big crowd; light and easy on
the palate; pleasant sweet tones of
ripe raspberry. ($5)
#### (89) Orleans Hill Organic
Zinfandel 2010 (California). Nice
aroma with flavors of cherry and
juicy blueberries; dry tannic mouthfeel and finish. ($12)
#### (86) Artizen Mendocino
Zinfandel 2010 (California). Nose
of plum and briars; blackberry,
cherry and briar flavors; medium
tannins; medium finish. ($15)
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