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zesty with lip-smacking sweet/tart acidity. ($17) ##### (93) Deux Amis Sonoma County Zinfandel 2009 (California). There are lovely notes of wildflower, berry, and plum with a hint of the "terroir" of the vineyards of Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys; a Rhone-like earthy nuance that makes this a great match to lamb, game and grilled steak. ($20) ##### (93) Scott Harvey Amador County Mountain Selection Zinfandel 2010 (California). A classical Amador style; richly aromatic with ripe, concentrated flavors of blackberry and cherry preserves with hints of coffee and spice; balanced by supple tannins on the finish. ($20) ##### (93) Moss Roxx Ancient Vine Zinfandel 2010 (California). This wine is from 50-year-old vines; big and bold with flavors of raspberry, chocolate and spice. ($25) ##### (92) Ca' Momi Napa Valley Zinfandel 2012 (California). A soft, easy-to-enjoy style with nuances of blackberry, cherry, plum and spice; a hint of vanilla and clove on the finish with supple tannins; lovely and a great value. ($14) ##### (92) Federalist Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley R ATING S YSTEM ##### FIVE STARS (92-100) A topflight wine. Superior in taste and character and providing an outstanding price/value relationship. #### FOUR STARS (86-91) A very good wine and an excellent value. A wine for which customers will keep coming back. ### THREE STARS (80-85) An aboveaverage wine, at a reasonable price point, which many customers will enjoy. ## TWO STARS (70-79) An average wine. # ONE STAR (50-69) A below-average wine. Sonoma Zinfandel 2010 (California). Plum, cherry aroma; plum, blackberry, cinnamon flavors; firm tannins, long finish ($27) ##### (92) Hartford Old Vine Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2011 (California). Made from vines that average over 85 years of age, the wine is a deep, inky ruby red; wild cherry and raspberry aromas are coupled with hints of rose, spiced tea and fennel; lively red and dark berry flavors pick up spiciness as the wine breaths; shows good length on the finish, which is enhanced by well grained tannins. ($38) ##### (92) Fritz Estate Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2011 (California). Exhibits seductive aromas of raspberries and toasty oak; there are delicious flavors of blackberries, spice, and black pepper which are well balanced by a focused, vibrant finish; a captivating California Zin. ($25) ##### (92) Five Vintners Dry Creek Zinfandel 2009 (California). An immaculately proportioned red with a perfumed nose of subtle ripe cranberry, dark cocoa, and a hint of wood smoke; medium to full-bodied, with a wonderful silkiness and polished flavors of boysenberry, raspberry syrup and wild cherry; long and elegant. ($25) ##### (92) Jeff Runquist Z Amador County Zinfandel 2011 (California). Blended with 18% Petite Sirah, this is a deep purple wine with red currants, raspberry and chocolate flavors with a velvety finish. ($26) ##### (92) Layer Cake Primitivo 2008 (Italy). Balance of fruit and pepper with almost a creamy texture; deep structure and warm rich fruit add to this powerful yet elegant powerhouse. ($17) FOUR STARS #### (91) Elyse Korte Ranch Vineyard Napa Zinfandel 2009 42 • Beverage Dynamics • www.beveragedynamics.com • January/February 2014 (California). Rich purple in color with ripe red and black fruit aromas that draws you to the glass; lush, textured palate bursting with raspberries, sweet cherries, plums, caramel, and hints of vanilla; rich and jammy while remaining balanced on its way to a long finish. ($34) #### (91) Za Zin Lodi Zinfandel 2009 (California). Originally a second label for Laurel Glen, and the sequel to the "Reds" series; almost black color in the glass; rich, viscous, "chewy" and intense; hints of tea, leather, tobacco, and rich black fruit on the nose; long velvety finish. ($36) #### (91) Sentall Cellars Dry Creek Sonoma Zinfandel 2011 (California). Classic Dry Creek style zinfandel, balancing fruit with judicious use of oak; it embodies terroir: soil, minerals, water and sunlight with the vines; this wine over-delivers. ($38) #### (91) Earthquake Zinfandel 2010 (California). This is a big, bold, jammy zin, full bodied and loaded with berries. ($30) #### (91) The Fugitive Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2012 (California). Full-bodied and voluptuous with jammy blackberries, raspberries, and spice; a crisp finish laced with well-integrated tannins provides great balance on the smooth finish. ($28) #### (91) Truett Hurst Three Vineyards Zinfandel 2011 (California). An elegant Zinfandel that delivers generous flavors of blackberries, raspberries, mocha, and spice; full-bodied and savory, this zinfandel finishes gracefully with smooth tannins and silky texture. ($24) #### (91) High Valley Lake County Zinfandel 2011 (California). Concentrated and focused with rich, briary fruit flavors of cherry, plum, wild berry and boysenberry; vibrant spice merges through the big tannins on a long complex, earthy finish. ($20)