2016 Scherrer Winery Zinfandel Old and Mature Vines Scherrer Vineyard Alexander Valley, USA, California, Sonoma, Wine Review

This was a couple of steps better than the 2017. Purple in color, ruby at the rim, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is nice with black cherries, some raspberries, a bit of bramble and spice. Medium to full bodied. On the palate, this is drinking youthfully but delicious. Light tannins. Black cherries and some cherry fruit with a bit of baking spice and a bit of black pepper on the finish. Great on it own, this would work well with grilled meats or fowl. Drink over the next seven to ten years.

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2016

2019 Scherrer Winery Zinfandel Old and Mature Vines Scherrer Vineyard Alexander Valley, USA, California, Sonoma, Wine review

Vintage:

2019

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A-

Current Price:

$42.00USD

A lovely, old school Zinfandel. Whether one thinks this is young or ready or old is a matter of preference. For my tastes, this is drinking youthfully but ready. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose has bramble, raspberries, slight black cherries and spice. Light but present tannins. On the palate, bramble and black cherries with spice and slight char. Drinks well. Not over the top. Very nice on its own but better with food. A great wine with pizza. Drink over the next seven to ten years.

2018 Scherrer Winery Zinfandel Old and Mature Vines Scherrer Vineyard Alexander Valley, USA, California, Sonoma, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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A-

Current Price:

$40.00USD

Love these wines. They deserve more attention. A middle of the road Zinfandel in style. Garnet in color, clear and bright. The nose has black cherries, char, slight bramble and spice. Medium to full bodied. Light tannins. On the palate, this is delicious. Cherries, some black cherries with underlying char. Great balance. Long finish. This is drinking great now and should continue to for seven to ten more years. It drinks well on its own and would work great with a burger and roasted corn.

2017 Scherrer Winery Zinfandel Old and Mature Vines Scherrer Vineyard Alexander Valley, USA, California, Sonoma, Wine Review

Vintage:

2017

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A-

Current Price:

$40.00USD

This is a nice Zin that takes its foot off the gas just a bit in this vintage. Purple in color with some ruby swirls. The nose has raspberries, slight bramble and spice. Medium bodied. 14.8% ABV. On the palate, raspberries with some underlying char and a bit of black pepper. Nice finish. This is the type of Zin that should age pretty well. Drink over the next ten to twelve years. This is probably better with food; pizza or a burger are nice choices.

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2014 Carlisle Zinfandel Old Vines, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley - Wine Reivew

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This is such a tremendous value. Around $30. Purple in color. The nose is great with raspberries, dark cherries, spice, bramble and char. On the palate, what a great texture. Juicy and full. Lots of fruit, mostly raspberries, blackberries but also some sandalwood notes. Great balance. DELICIOUS. Long finish. I think these will age for a decade if only I could keep my hands off of them.

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