Orin Swift Cellars The Prisoner 2008

Great color, deep, dark garnet with a clean and bright red band in the rim. The aromas take a minute to come up, and then they take off into a blend of ripe berry and cherry with just a hint of new oak. We age the wine in both new ... more

Edmeades Mendocino Zinfandel 2007

The 2007 Mendocino is a little different from past vintages. Instead of being dominated by cherry aromas, this leans more towards a mixed bowl of berries. The other interesting point is an aroma like a rustic mountain cabin with fresh red meat and spices being prepared for dinner and then ... more

Bonterra Zinfandel 2007

In our third US release, balance is the key, with a wine redolent of rich aromas of red raspberry and brambly fruit with hints of mountain blueberry, and a touch of white pepper and cedar spice. You’ll enjoy dependable Zinfandel flavors of rich plum, blackberry compote, black pepper and a ... more

Sextant Wines Wheelhouse Zinfandel 2007

Sumptuous and inviting, the 2007 Sextant Wheelhouse Zinfandel summons a range of fruit characteristics underscored by supple tannins. To begin, a touch of cherries flow into hints of dark chocolate which roll into soft notes of raspberries only to be overtaken by a flavorful bite of red plums. Like the ... more

Trentadue La Storia Zinfandel 2006

The 2006 Vintage will be remembered as the one with heavy rainfall in the winter and cool summer. The long ripening season provided extra “hang time” for the grapes and thus produced wines with great depth and superb structure. Following the abundant 2005 vintage, 2006 had a relatively low yield ... more

Robert Biale Stagecoach Vineyard Biale Block Zinfandel 2005

The 2005 Stagecoach is pure Napa. Well-built but far from rugged, the Stagecoach is beautifully balanced, polished, refined, softly textured, and oozing ripe black and red fruit character of cherries, blackberries, and plum preserves, sagebrush and minerals. Al likes to compare the fruit character to that of Howell Mountain. This ... more

Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys 2007

A dry, short winter brought early bud break, and bloom by late March; our Sonoma vineyards ripened by September. Each parcel fermented on its natural yeasts. Color and tannin extracted easily, and we pressed, on average, after seven days. The style and character of the Three Valleys are determined by ... more

Seghesio Family Vineyards Sonoma Zinfandel 2008

Climatic-induced spicy undertones mark the 2008 vintage. Vibrant display of acidity enhances the briary raspberry and blackberry varietal expression. Lush, velvety mouth feel interwoven with fine, integrated tannins creates a smooth richness. Full-bodied, juicy mid-palate with Seghesio “balance.” more

Banknote The Vault Napa Valley Red Blend 2006

Aromas of ripe black cherry, cigar box, blackberry, caramel, cassis, vanilla, touch of clove & oak spice. A rich palate follows with cream de cassis, cherry preserves, allspice, tobacco, latte/espresso flavors and a long persistent finish. Drink The Vault now or hold for 10 to 15 years. more

Four Vines Maverick Zinfandel 2006

The 100-plus-year old vines of the original Grandpere Vineyard, along with the 40- year old vines of The Deaver and Linstead Vineyards produce a wine that is chewy and spicy, rich with blackberry fruit and a hint of velvet vanilla oak. Blended with a touch of Syrah from the Bailey ... more

Smoking Loon Zinfandel 2006

This Zinfandel has rich purple color with aromas of fresh figs, dark cherries, and subtle rosemary notes. Rich and structured, our Zinfandel has dark chocolate, espresso, wild game, and dried cherry finishing with blackberry compote and integrated French oak. Grilled game would work wonderfully with this Zin. Try marinating some ... more

Seven Deadly Zins Zinfandel 2007

Notes of sweet plums and pepper dominate the nose, while flavors of blueberry, raspberry, cinnamon, and black pepper pack the palate from start to finish. The silky-smooth tannins hold the wine together and deliver a soft, fruit driven experience. Gluttonous Pairings: Our 7 Deadly pairs sinfully well with BBQ’d Salmon, ... more