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

Vintage:

2019

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$42.00USD

Fred Scherrer makes classic old school Zinfandel. Deep ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with bramble, cherries, slight black cherries and char. medium to full bodied. On the palate, cherries with a slight cough drop note. Anise on the finish. Overall a very enjoyable, non-flamboyant Zin. It is nice on its own but probably better with food. A great choice for Burgers off the grill. Drink over the next few years.

2020 Peay Vineyards Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, USA, California, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$28.00USD

Yellow gold in color with slight green hues, clear and bright. The nose is nice. Some lemons, slightly "sweaty" with a but of earthines. Full bodied. Good balance. On the palate, this is cleaner than the nose. Lemon drop candy with a nice texture. Some char/smoke. Turn tart (in a good way on the finish). This is nice on its own and will work well with many foods. A nice choice would be grilled veggies. Drink over the next few years.