![D-Cubed Zinfandel 2007 (Napa Valley, California) - Wine Spectator [90 pts]](/v/vspfiles/photos/dcubednapazinfandel07-w-1.jpg)
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D-Cubed Zinfandel 2007 (Napa Valley, California) - Wine Spectator [90 pts]
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90 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:
"A
lively, zesty Zinfandel, with wild berry and roasted sage aromas and
supple, jammy raspberry, cinnamon and spice flavors. Drink now through
2015. 976 cases made." –TF (Web 2010)
 
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Virgil's Vineyard "The Smuggler's Son" California Red Wine 2008 (Contra Costa County, California)
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2008 The Smuggler’s Son is a
California Red Blend of Old Vine Zinfandel
and Petite Sirah from Contra Costa County with a backbone of Cabernet
Sauvignon from the Napa Valley floor. Included in the blend are small
batches of Carignane, Mataro, and Alicante Bouchet. All grapes were
sourced from premium wine country vineyards whose quality fruit has
graced outstanding commercial wines from California for years. Aged in
French Oak barrels for 18 months.
2008 The Smuggler’s Son has a deep ruby color with a complex and
enticing rich palate of dark cherry, raspberry, and mocha with toasty
oak notes and a hint of dark spice and vanilla. A wine hand-crafted to
be enjoyed with family and friends.
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Klinker Brick "Old Ghost" Old Vine Zinfandel 2008 (Lodi, California)
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90 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine ('07 vintage):
"Very
high in alcohol but wears it well, showing a soft, lush texture and
lots of fruit flavors. Waves of cherries, raspberries, currants and
plums wash across the palate, with a rich edge of milk chocolate. The
finish is dry and wonderfully spicy."
-S.H. (12/31/2009)
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Mauritson Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2008 (Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California) - Wine Enthusiast [90 pts]
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90 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine:
"A lovely Zinfandel, classic
and balanced, with an elegant tannin-acid structure. Shows typical Dry
Creek Valley spices and briar, in addition to ripe blackberry, cherry,
currant, Dr. Pepper cola and tobacco flavors." S.H. (April
2010)
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Rockpile Winery (Mauritson) "Cemetery Vineyard" Zinfandel 2007 (Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California)
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The growing conditions of the 2007 vintage were ideal: warmer average daily temperatures, low crop yields, smaller berry size, and ample hang time. The resulting grapes were perfectly ripe, yet still yielded amazing complexity and tannin. Cobbler black fruit in the nose is graciously accented by hints of oak and spice. Concentrated and commanding in the front palate, the supple tannins of the 2007 are evident in the mid-palate and finish. The ripe blackberry flavors linger before the black pepper spice of this vineyard shows itself. While more approachable young than previous vintages, this wine will continue to age beautifully for the next 5-7 years.
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Snap Dragon California Red Wine 2008 (California)
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The 2007 Snap Dragon Red Wine is a skillful balance of red varietals woven together in a complex and satisfying wine. Zinfandel characters dominate the aromas with raspberry, Bing cherry and spicy oak. Hints of toffee and rich flavors of blackberry and plum anchor the core and linger across the palate for a long, mouthwatering finish. A great wine for gathering with friends, the juicy cherry-berry middle and soft tannins pair nicely with a wide variety of foods or can be simply sipped as center stage.
Food & Wine Magazine - California’s Top Wines for $15 and Less:
"Juicy blackberry fruit forms the core of this straightforward, primarily Zinfandel blend." - Food & Wine (9/2009)
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David Noyes Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2007 (Sonoma County, California)
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The best of Dry Creek Zin...blended with petite sirah and old vine carignane...complex aromas of ripe cherries, rose petal, sage and cinnamon. Full-bodied with enough tannin for aging, but rich enough to enjoy immediately...lingering aftertaste of red currant and blackberry jam.
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Broc Cellars "Vine Starr" California Red [Zinfandel Blend] 2008 (California)
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Made from a blend of: 62% Zinfandel, 25% Syrah, 8% Petite Syrah, 5% Graciano. Total production of 284 cases.
This is the second vintage of our proprietary red blend, Vine Starr. Vine Starr Brockway was born in 1801 and was the great-great-great-great-great-great grand uncle of Chris Brockway the winemaker. When we saw his name we thought that it couldn’t be more appropriate. The blend is based on the spicy zinfandel fruit of Arrowhead Mountain Vineyard, it is rounded out with the minerality and depth of Syrah, the Petite Sirah adds velvety tannins, and color, and the Graciano lends to the perfumed base. This wine is balanced and food friendly and very much enjoyable on its own as well.
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Jake-Ryan Cellars "3-SUM" Red Blend 2007 (Napa Valley, California)
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Expressive aromas of smoky dark cherry mingle with a touch of vanilla.
This full bodied wine is packed with flavors of cherry, ruhbarb,
caramel and blackberry preserves, with hints of cocoa and spice. The
tannins are supple and compliment the dark fruit flavors beautifuly on
the palate. The finish lingers on long after each sip.
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Edmeades Zinfandel 2007 (Mendocino County, California)
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 90 Points:
"The 2007 Zinfandel Mendocino is a super-generic cuvee boasting a deep
ruby hue as well as a stunning nose of sweet, briery black cherries,
black currants, spice, and an underlying floral character. Abundant
flavor, medium to full body, impressive purity, and fine elegance
suggest this delicious Zinfandel should drink well for 2-3 years. "
-Robert Parker (02/10)
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