Zin not only stands alone but is featured prominently in blends from budget to chic.
Trentadue Sonoma County Old Patch Red 2005
Perceptibly sweet and slightly effervescent, 70% Zin, 20% Petite Sirah, 5.5% Carignane, 4.5% Syrah sourced from Alexander, Russian River and Dry Creek Valleys. P&B Geyserville 14.9% $9.99 at Bottle Barn Trentadue
Ridge Dry Creek Valley Lytton Springs 2005
Quite a baby, tight and acidic at this point. After 30 minutes the fruit was starting to break through. 77% Zin, 17% Petite Sirah, 6% Carignane, 2/3 of the wine was aged in US oak. GP&B in Healdsburg 14.4% $27.49 at Bottle Barn Ridge
Brutocao Mendocino Coro 2003
Showing very well with smoky notes and brown spices. The palate shows raisiny fruit and is very smooth and framed with acid. 50% Zin, 30% Syrah, 15% Barbera, 5% Dolcetto. Estate Grown, P&B in Hopland 14.9% $ at the winery Brutocao
Paraduxx Napa Valley Red Wine 2004
This smells of sweet oak and candy. The palate follows in a ripe vein with sweeet fruit and viscosity yet with some underlying tannin for structure. 65% Zin, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Merlot, part of the Duckhorn collection of waterfowl. P&B Napa 14.5% $45 at Traverso’s Paraduxx
