A new wine for me, this was quite good. From members of the Cline wine family. Purple/ruby in color. The nose has black raspberries and some bramble. On the palate, black cherry, underlying char and slight earth. Good balance. More middle of the road on a Zinfandel scale. Good with a lot of foods. Seems like it will easily go a decade more.
Purple/ruby in color. The nose has black cherries, black pepper and slight chocolate. Also some nutmeg. On the palate, this is very ripe and jammy. Lots of black cherry fruit and dried cherries. There is a lot of depth here. Mild tannins. For those who like big, fruity wines, this is it. For others, it might be a bit over the top. There is some acidity, however, it would take bold flavored foods to stand up to this. However, one glass, on its own is tasty as a cocktail. 15.9% Alc.
Deep ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with black cherries, some bramble and slight spice. On the palate, this has sweet red fruits. Drinking easy and delicious if not a lot of depth. Nice texture. Made for short term consumption. Works with heavier foods.
Purple/ruby in color. The nose is dusty with cherries. Soft texture. On the palate, black cherries with some spice. Soft texture. It is drinking well now with some depth. This is a more Bordeaux-esque style of Zin. For those who are looking for something more refined and not jammy, this fits the bill. Works with a wide variety of foods. Probably should be consumed in the next six years.
Lonz winery no longer exists as a winery (it is part of a park in the Lake Erie Islands), but at one time was the largest winery in the country! The Lake Erie Islands are a summer time vacation and recreation spot (as well as the mainland coast). This is a vacation wine meaning that it intended for people to buy while in the area and enjoying their vacation. It is sold in and near the Lake Erie Islands in northwest Ohio. This is self described as a white Zinfandel styled wine. It is unclear what varietals are used to make it up (or even if it is 100% grapes). Deep ruby in color. The
Pale ruby in color. The nose is different and a bit off putting. Oranges and strawberries but also a burnt/raisin note that covers up any freshness. Fortunately, this is better on the palate. It is drier than most of the white Zins tried. Citrusy, think pink grapefruits. Some depth. Kosher. Retails for around $10.
Ruby in color, slightly electric. Pretty. On the nose, there are light strawberries. On the palate, this is a dead ringer for cherry lifesaver candies. Its a bit cloying in a wine, but those who buy this are probably looking for this quality. Nothing offensive and would pair nicely with a light salad on a picnic. This retails for around $8.
This is a blend of French and American varietals made along the shores of Lake Erie near what is known as the Lake Erie Islands. For those history fans, back in the 1800's, the Lake Erie Islands were on of the top wine producing regions in the country. As recently as the 1930's it was rated as one of the top 5 along with Napa, Virginia, New York and Missouri. Now the area is a summer vacation spot and due to the cold winters, late springs, hot summers, it can be a difficult place to make wine. Mon Ami is a restaurant and a winery. This is ruby/orange in color, deep and bright. The nos
This is a nice value in California Chardonnay. It is pretty classic in style but maintains an even keel which is nice. It retails for around $16. Light golden in color. The nose has some slight butter along with vanilla and melon. On the palate, this has some oak showing but there is also plenty of fresh vibrant citrus and melon fruit. Nice texture. Would work with a variety of foods. Good finish. Nice value and a wine that will satisfy a lot of people. Drink in the next few years.
This is a nice value in California Chardonnay. It is pretty classic in style but maintains an even keel which is nice. It retails for around $16. Light golden in color. The nose has some slight butter along with vanilla and melon. On the palate, this has some oak showing but there is also plenty of fresh vibrant citrus and melon fruit. Nice texture. Would work with a variety of foods. Good finish. Nice value and a wine that will satisfy a lot of people. Drink in the next few years.
