by Ray Johnson | Jul 14, 2010 | California, Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Zinfandel
Robert Rue, Russian River Valley, Wood Road, Reserve, Zinfandel 2007 Sweet and jammy fruit exudes in the nose with the spiciness of black pepper. In the mouth you’ll find a structured Zin, lightly tannic, with plenty of acidity and lastly a bit of caramel...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 23, 2010 | California, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley, Zinfandel
Wilson Winery, Dry Creek Valley, Tori Vineyard, Estate, Zinfandel 2007 The nose expresses sweetness, from the oak to the jammy fruit, with a dusting of black pepper. This then continues on the palate, with some structure to frame the black fruit flavors – ripe...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 21, 2010 | Amador County, California, Dry Creek Valley, Sierra Foothills, Sonoma County, Zinfandel
Sobon Estate, Amador County, Old Vines, Zinfandel 2008 Here’s a light-bodied Zin that is quite fruity and ready to quaff. There’s a little sweetness working in the background (about 3 grams per litre) along with a light touch of eucalyptus and a little...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 19, 2010 | Blush, California, White Zinfandel, Zinfandel
Beringer, California, California Collection, White Zinfandel 2009 Watermelon and strawberries fly from the glass with a sense of candy and sweet flowers. The mouth displays sweetness and strawberry with balancing acidity – nice. 3 hours of skin contact provide...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 8, 2010 | Blush, California, White Zinfandel, Zinfandel
Beringer, California, California Collection, White Zinfandel 2008 You remember those hard candies, watermelon flavored? Well here you have them in a glass, sweet and tart at the same time – very nice. 3 hours of skin contact provide the color. Based on previous...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 8, 2010 | California, Mendocino County, Rosé, Zinfandel
Carol Shelton, Mendocino County, Rendezvous Rose 2008 The nose is vibrantly fruity, evocative of fresh raspberries and herbs. In the mouth it is dry and fruity, with a little warmth. The RS adds some weight, filling our the wine and amplifying the fruitiness. The...
