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.
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.
I haven't had this in a few years but it hasn't changed it seems. This retails for around $25 and for people who like this style, this is a great price point. Purple in color. The nose has cassis, black raspberries and cherries in a very perfumed liqueur package. Also plenty of "toasty oak". On the palate, this is warm but juicy. Plenty of red berry pie filling. Plenty of toast and spice. Medium tannins. Easily gulpable. More of a love it or hate wine perhaps, but those who love it will drink bottles (and add 2 or 3 points to the score) and for those who don't, one glass will sti
This is a great take on Zinfandel using mountain fruit which gives it a bit more concentration and less exuberance. Purple in color. The nose has black raspberries, some blueberries, a bit of bramble and spice and slight black pepper. On the palate, this has a great dense and lush texture. Lots of black raspberry fruit. This is still young and should broaden out over the next decade with cellaring. That said, it presents a really powerful and enjoyable Zinfandel right now as well. Works with hearty foods.
My favorite vineyard from my favorite Zinfandel producer! Purple in color. The nose is black raspberries, slight cedar, slight bramble, spice and pepper. With air, some dark cherries emerge. My favorite part of this wine is the texture which seems consistent over vintages. It is rich and lush yet the wine glides down the palate. Flavors of black raspberry and minerals and slight char and pepper. Complex and deep. Each sip leaves one wanting another sip. Then the bottle is drained. Works with a wider variety of food than imagined. Long finish. A spectacular wine.
This is one of my staples in not too expensive wines. $30. This is outstanding from year to year. Purple in color. Great nose of black cherries, black raspberries and spice. Nice texture. Delicious. Concentration. Expands on the palate. Black and red fruits. Works well with food too.
This is one of the most straight-forward, "classic styled" Zins that Mike Officer makes. It is always outstanding although it might not be as individualistic as some other vineyards.Purple in color. The nose has dark cherries, spice and bramble. Very ripe fruit. On the palate, the dark cherries continue along with some underlying plum and spice. Smooth and no heat. Very nice texture. Long finish.
This is made from a vineyard planted originally in 1880. 96.8% Zinfandel and 3.2% Mixed Blacks 9field blend). It comes in at 14.5% Alc. Purple/ruby in color. The nose is interesting. Lanolin, and muted on opening. With air, black raspberry fruit develops along with some dried floral notes. Finally, black cherries and bramble emerge. On the palate, there are medium tannins. It presents a more feminine side to Zinfandel, at least on opening. Red berries with slight earthiness. With some air, it gets a bit wilder with some black cherries and more earthiness and spice coming out. Sm
