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2006 Hendry Zinfandel Blocks 7 & 22

Published on November 25, 2010 By FoodandWineChickie

Dinner guests brought this bottle over a few months ago and I uncorked it last night and must say to my friends: you’re welcomed over anytime! Wow, bright fruit, chocolate and spicy notes on the nose. This is not a crazy burning mouthful of high alcohol blackberry jam. This wine is beautifully structure with the [...]

2006 Chateau Montelena Zinfandel

Published on July 24, 2010 By FoodandWineChickie

I had the pleasure of tasting this wine at a small event hosted by Chateau Montelena winemaker, Bo Barrett earlier this year and thought it was a solid wine for a winery mostly focused on Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is beautiful in the glass with the darkest purple hue.  On the nose, it’s oaky with [...]

2007 Rockpile Zinfandel Seghesio Family Vineyards

Published on December 13, 2009 By Veronique

Bright berry flavors reminded me of Grandma’s juicy raspberry pie.  The word ‘succulent’ might have never applied to a wine better than this one.   This Zin feels thick and sorts of coats your mouth in a most appreciated way.  Tasted peppery and clove nuances.  Amazingly well-balanced with solid tannins.  A big, bold Zinfandel that delivers. [...]

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