2009 Dehlinger 60% Petite Sirah/40% Zinfandel Guadagni Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma, Dry Creek, Wine Review

Very nice showing for this. Seems to be just about at peak, of course, noting that Zinfandel matures earlier and Petite Sirah later. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has boysenberries, black cherries, raspberries along with some leather and minerality. Medium bodied. On the palate, this has a nice complexity. Also very tasty. Layers of fruit (black and red raspberries) with some underlying minerality. Nice finish. This should have another five to seven more years and probably more. It drinks well on its own and will work well with all but the lightest foods. A nice wine with a sausage pizza.

Grade:

A-

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Vintage:

2009

2017 Dry Creek Vineyard Zinfandel Heritage Vines, USA, California, Sonoma, Wine Review

Vintage:

2017

Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$15.00USD

This is a solid wine and a nice value in Sonoma Zinfandel. A blend of 77% Zinfandel, 21% Petit Verdot & 2% Carignane. Ruby in color with purple swirls. The nose has raspberries, spice and dust. Medium bodied. On the palate, this is slightly brawny with red fruits. Easy drinking. Light tannins. Best to drink now or in the next few years. Works well with pizza or burgers. A nice wine for a party. Shop around as its MSRP is $26 but its widely available ranging from $15 and up.

2021 Carlisle Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley, USA, California, Sonoma, Wine Review

Vintage:

2021

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Current Price:

$40.00USD

This is 93% Zinfandel and 7% Syrah from Sonoma County. Purple in color with some ruby hues, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, slight plums, an interesting note of menthol, and spice. Medium to full bodied. Good acidity. Light tannins. On the palate, this is juicy and delicious. Black cherries with spice and slight char. Long finish. This is young but drinking well. It is nice on its own and will work well with grilled meats and veggies. Drink over the next seven to ten years.

2015 Ravenswood Zinfandel Teldeschi, USA, California, Sonoma, Wine Review

Vintage:

2015

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Wow. It has been a while since I have tried any of the single vineyard wines from Ravenswood. This is great! Really glad to revisit these. Made in Dry Creek Valley on gravelly clay loam soils. 15.1% Alc but no hint of it. Ruby/purple in color. Clear and bright. The nose is earthy and dusty with black cherries and a bit of pepper. With air, an underlying char shows thru. On the palate, this is soft and smooth. It starts easy which is nice before picking up weight. Sour black cherries and some blueberries. The mid-palate has some black licorice too. Plenty of depth here. Medium

2005 Ridge Petite Sirah Dynamite Hill York Creek Vineyards, USA, California, Spring Mountain, Wine Review

Vintage:

2005

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Current Price:

$50.00USD

The cork crumbled on opening and the wine was decanted. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has boysenberries, char, slight ink scent and a bit of blueberries. Full bodied. Light tannins. On the palate, the blueberries are more pronounced and plenty of boysenberries with underlying char. Still has youthful energy. Good finish. This is drinking well now but still young. No harm opening or letting it age another ten to fifteen years. It probably won't get much better. It will work well with pizza, burger but also roasts and grilled foods.

2006 Ridge Lytton Springs, USA, California, Sonoma, Dry Creek, Wine review

Vintage:

2006

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$45.00USD

This has 80% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah, and 4% Carignane. It is drinking just wonderfully right now. Purple in color. The nose has black raspberries, dust, leather, slight earthiness and cherries. On the palate, this is fresh with vibrant fruit and light tannins. Black raspberries, slight peppery notes and a nice warm earthiness to it. Good balance. Nice finish. Just a lovely wine. It won't get better but should continue to mature and evolve over the next decade. Will work with almost any food at this point.

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