varietal: Zinfandel

Alexander Valley Vineyards Sin Zin 2021

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Alexander Valley Vineyards
Fanciful Name: Sin Zin
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: One of the original cult zin’s from the late 70’s, and still evolving. 100% zin from their best lots, picked and fermented separately. The final product is a big, juicy fruit bomb, with dark fruit hints of cherry, cassis and dark chocolate. Sixteen months in American oak smooths out the tannins with balanced acidity. Perfect for that big thick pizza with all the toppings!
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Alexander Valley Vineyards Zinfandel Temptation 2023

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Alexander Valley Vineyards
Fanciful Name: Temptation
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Retail Price: $15.99

Tasting Notes: The next evolutionary step for the original sin zin…temptation is what leads to sin. A righthand turn for this one…76% zin, 20% syrah and a kiss of sangiovese. A heavy blend with bright fruit notes of cherry, raspberry and cranberry. Sixteen months in American and French oak balance all the components. Sub this one easily for chianti when you’re planning your next Italian meal!
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St. Francis Old Vines Zinfandel 2022

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St. Francis
Fanciful Name: Old Vines
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Sonoma County
Retail Price: $25.00

Tasting Notes: Produced from vines with a minimum age of 50 years, from various vineyard sites across Sonoma County, this zinfandel with petite sirah blend is a great example of the worldclass wines the region consistently produces. Dense ruby with purple hints in the glass, the nose and palate are very expressive, with plenty of black berry and cherry fruit, with touches of spice. A balanced mouthfeel and finish confirm the wine's quality.
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Pedroncelli Zinfandel Mother Clone 2021

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Pedroncelli
Fanciful Name: Mother Clone
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley
Retail Price: $24.00

Tasting Notes: A powerful wine delivering loads of black currant, plum, raspberry and smoked meat. The lengthy finish shows hints of toasted oak and chocolate. A rich wine that pairs perfectly with barbeque.
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Oak Ridge Winery Zinfandel Ancient Vine 2021

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Oak Ridge Winery
Fanciful Name: Ancient Vine
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Lodi
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: Made from a blend of old vines from different Lodi vineyards, this zin is toned down with red fruits complemented by nice floral notes. Fresh and vibrant, this is easy to drink.
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Caymus-Suisun Zinfandel Blend The Walking Fool 2021

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Caymus-Suisun
Fanciful Name: The Walking Fool
Varietal: Zinfandel Blend
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Suisun Valley
Retail Price: $37.99

Tasting Notes: This wine is dark, brooding and downright decadent. Candied cherries, spice and stewed berry notes make this a hardy wine to stand up against grilled meats, steak and lamb.
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Alexander Valley Vineyards Sin Zin 2019

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Alexander Valley Vineyards
Fanciful Name: Sin Zin
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: In 1978 Hank Wetzel created one of the first “pop” zins, and this 41st release shows the continuing evolution in complexity and value. Sourced from 6 of their favorite vineyard sites. Each lot was kept separate thru de-stemming and fermentation, then aged for14 months in American oak. Beautiful color, great complexity, and a smooth lingering finish. Wonderful color with spice notes of black pepper and vanilla. Paired this with a carbonara dish instead of our favorite Chianti, and were richly rewarded.
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Truth and Valor Zinfandel 2020

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Truth and Valor
Varietal: Paso Robles
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: This is a great example of a super juicy zin from Paso Robles. Full and broad on the palate. Jammy, overripe cherries and a hint of mandarin peel on the finish elevate this wine to make it not feel so heavy. Great choice for any get-together, as it pairs well with a variety of foods.
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Macchia Zinfandel Mischievous Old Vine

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Macchia
Fanciful Name: Mischievous Old Vine
Varietal: Zinfandel
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Lodi
Retail Price: $26.99

Tasting Notes: Full and rich with flavors of raspberry, rose petal, sage and soft-but-smoky tobacco. Silky, rich and smooth mouthfeel that makes this wine a definite people pleaser.
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Sobon Estate Hillside Zinfandel 2020

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Sobon Estates
Fanciful Name: Hillside Zinfandel
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Amador County
Retail Price: $13.99

Tasting Notes: Notes of cherry cordial dominate this lighter style Zinfandel. Intensely ripe strawberries lead into expressive tannins that lend to its longer finish.
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Sobon Estate Cougar Hill Zinfandel 2020

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Sobon Estates
Fanciful Name: Cougar Hill Zinfandel
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Amador County
Retail Price: $22.99

Tasting Notes: Single Vineyard offering from Sobon Estate. Typical notes of black cherry and bright red fruits are met with smokey tobacco and black peppercorns in the midpalate. The tannins are present but not overwhelming and integrate well into the finish.
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Alexander Valley Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2018

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Alexander Valley Vineyards
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Retail Price: $49.99

Tasting Notes: Starting in 1978, the Wetzel family began producing wonderful zins, starting with the Sin Zin, and adding the Redemption and Temptations offerings over the years. This offering is very special and hard to find but worth the effort. Sourced from a 50-year-old single vineyard with head-trained and spur-pruned vines yielding small lots with intense flavor. The entire crop was aged for 20 months in seven American oak barrels. Great combination of spice and fruit, with 16% ABV, dark fruit notes and hints of vanilla and dark cocoa. Rich and full bodied with balanced acidity. Perfect for the carnivores pulling thick ribs off the grill.
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