Archive for August, 2007

A sweet finish

Posted in August 24th, 2007

Milliaire Sierra Foothills Vineyard Selections Clockspring Port 2004
About 80% Zinfandel with 3 Portuguese grapes as well, 19.5% P&B Murphys $28 at the winery www.milliairewinery.com

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Petite

Posted in August 24th, 2007

by Ray in Petite Sirah

McManis California Petite Sirah 2005
An approachable Petite with lots of berry fruit and a taming of the tannins. 13.5% P&B Ripon, winemakers Jeff Runquist and Mike Robustelli, $9.99 at BevMo www.mcmanisfamilyvineyards.com

Victor Hugo Paso Robles Petite Sirah 2003
13.8% P&B Templeton, the current release (2004) was aged 16 mos. in US oak, $20 [...]

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A taste of Zin

Posted in August 24th, 2007

by Ray in Zinfandel

Dry Creek Vineyard Sonoma County Heritage Zinfandel 2003
A structured Zinfandel with a core of black fruit. 14.5% P&B Healdsburg, 100+ year old vine budwood grafted onto new rootstock. The current release (2005) contained 15% Petitie Sirah and was aged 12 mos. in FR & US oak, $16 at the winery www.drycreekvineyard.com

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Beringer California White Zinfandel 2006

Posted in August 24th, 2007

by Ray in Blush

So often blush wines like this are dismissed by the wine-knowledgeable set. But with spicy food, the approximate 3.5% residual sugar would be a relief. Full of fresh melon flavors and balanced with acidity. 10.5% V&B St. Helena $4.50 at Safeway www.beringer.com

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