Daily Archives: October 5, 2007

Harvest Fair Stars

Posted on October 5, 2007 by RJ

This flight features 3 dry Zins and one for dessert that were each big winners at the recent Harvest Fair in Sonoma County. Francis Ford Coppola Presents Dry Creek Valley Director’s Cut Zinfandel 2005 The clear favorite of the flight. … Continue reading →

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Gold Country Zinfandel

Posted on October 5, 2007 by RJ

This flight features a range of vintages of Gold country wine, from 2000 to 2003. Karly Amador County Buck’s Ten Point Zinfandel 2000 Evolving, sweet raisined fruit – a very supple wine that is warm and complex. At its peak … Continue reading →

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Pink Zin

Posted on October 5, 2007 by RJ

D’Argenzio Russian River Valley D’Loiodice Zinfandel Rosa  2005 Lots of toasty oak – This is a very rich and creamy style of rose.  Pressed after a 24 hour soak, this wine was then fermented in US oak, 50% of it … Continue reading →

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