Archive for 'Zinfandel'
2004 Zinfandel, Bellicitti Vineyard, Saratoga
Tonight, we were treated to a wonderful Zin from Picchetti Winery.
2004 Zinfandel
Bellicitti Vineyard, Saratoga
Where to Buy: Picchetti Winery, Cupertino CA
Price: $29.95 / Club members $25.46
We started with some $2.99 Trader Joe wine, and OMG we’ve stepped it up! To the nose this lovely Zin has notes of anise, tobacco and licorice. On the palate essence [...]
Posted: December 8th, 2007 by robonzo under $20 and up, Zinfandel.
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Wine Tasting Adventures in Grass Valley
Sami and I just celebrated 13 years of marriage, and as part of a low-key celebration this year, we stayed at a bed and breakfast in Nevada City. Our adventures took us to an afternoon of wine tasting in downtown Grass Valley. Among our stops were Burch Hall Winery. If you ever [...]
Posted: June 3rd, 2007 by robonzo under $10 - $14.99, $15 - $19.99, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel.
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Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation
I’m always extolling the virtues of the Santa Cruz wine region, particularly because it’s in my backyard. In my humble opinion, too many Santa Clara county locals make the long haul to Napa for overpriced and sometimes overly pretentious wine tasting. I have a feeling that the majority of Santa Cruz county folk [...]
Posted: May 28th, 2007 by robonzo under $15 - $19.99, $20 and up, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Red, White, Zinfandel.
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Zanotto’s Presents Kenwood Reserve Wines
This past Wednesday afternoon, I was received a fortuitous last minute invitation to a wine tasting at Zanotto’s Market on Naglee Avenue. It was my first time to this affair, which is a well kept secret among Rose Garden residents and regulars at Zanotto’s. It turned out to be a wonderful evening of [...]
Posted: April 3rd, 2007 by robonzo under $15 - $19.99, $20 and up, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Red, Reisling, Sauvignon Blanc, White, Zinfandel.
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2005 Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin
A late Sunday evening while back at the ranch (ok, so it was only my apartment), and I had been cooking a Porter Beef Stew for 8 hours (yes, porter as in beer). It was a very hearty, clear broth stew with the typical veggie mix in it. I thought a nice simple [...]
Posted: March 29th, 2007 by christian under $0 - $9.99, Red, Zinfandel.
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Ravenswood Zin, a Wednesday Night Wine
This Zinfandel is one of those wines you can always depend on when all other choices are unknowns.
Wine: Ravenswood Zinfandel 2004 Vinters Blend
Winery: Ravenswood
Price: $13.04
Where to Buy: Spec’s Liquors
It has a subtle nose with raspberry, cherry and perhaps even a bit of blueberry. It has light acidity, and mild spice on the tongue. [...]
Posted: March 25th, 2007 by Sami under $10 - $14.99, Red, Zinfandel.
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Viano Sand Rock Hill Zin
On St. Patrick’s Day, I had the fortuitous opportunity to stumble upon a quaint winery located in Martinez. The good fortune came by way of a good friend, with whom I was running an errand. He mentioned that we’d be passing by a winery, and I insisted we find out if they had a tasting [...]
Posted: March 19th, 2007 by robonzo under $10 - $14.99, Red, Zinfandel.
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