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Calstar, Alta Zin 2006

Posted in January 13th, 2009
by Ray in California, El Dorado County, Sierra Foothills, Zinfandel

Calstar Cellars, El Dorado County, Cardanini Estate, Zinfandel, Alta Zin 2006 This is certainly a jammy wine, light-bodied and fruity with the weight of the alcohol underlying it. Owner and Winemaker Rick Davis. P&B in Sebastopol 15.1% $18.75 at the winery Calstar

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From SF head east

Posted in August 21st, 2008
by Ray in Amador County, California, El Dorado County, Lake County, Napa Valley, Sierra Foothills, Zinfandel

Rombauer, California, Zinfandel 2006 This has always been on the very rich end of Zin styles with perceptible residual sugar – nonetheless a crowd-pleaser. This vintage follows the same path. The fruit is 59% Amador, 24% Napa, 11% lake and 6% El Dorado Counties. V&B in St. Helena 15.5% $27.99 at Traverso’s Rombauer
Van Ruiten, Lodi, [...]

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