by Ray Johnson | Oct 8, 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Syrah, Zinfandel
Clif Family Winery, California, The Climber, Red Wine 2006 This wine features a boatload of juicy fruit with the berries of Zin and the currants of Cab. The light body and soft texture make it drinkable immediately, perfect to imbibe while you’re warming up the...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 7, 2009 | Alexander Valley, California, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Zinfandel
J. Keverson, Russian River Valley, Alton Lane Vineyard, Zinfandel 2007 The fruit is very bright in the nose and graced by a healthy dose of black pepper. In the mouth the fruit is framed by acidity. This is one of the great things about a number of Russian River Zins...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 29, 2009 | Amador County, California, Paso Robles, Sierra Foothills, Zinfandel
Terra d’Oro, Amador County, Deaver Vineyard, Zinfandel 2006 The nose features stewed fruits, raisins, caramel and brown spices. In the mouth the wine is warm, with sweet, pruny fruit. The vines were planted in 1881. P&B Plymouth 15.5% $30 at the winery Terra...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 22, 2009 | Arroyo Grande Valley, California, Late harvest red, Zinfandel
Saucelito Canyon, Arroyo Grande Valley, Late Harvest, Zinfandel 2006 This wine is evolving prematurely, showing the uptake of oxygen in the nose. In the mouth, the sweet berries are still delicious. RS is 11%. GP&B in Arroyo Grande 15.6% $25 at th winery for a...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 29, 2009 | California, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel
Bogle Vineyards, California, Phantom 2006 Dark fruits and a bit of berry jam mark the nose with a hint of toffee. In the mouth, the fruits are surrounded by tannins that are ripe, with just a little grip to let you know they are there. The grapes behind this wine are...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 28, 2009 | California, Lodi, Zinfandel
Michael & David, Lodi, 7 Deadly Zins, Old Vine Zinfandel 2007 This wine has been a consistent oak bomb on the soft and plush side. The current vintage is particularly on the mark, soft, light-bodied and very oaky – a sure crowd pleaser! The vines that...
