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Tasting Notes for Zinfandel 2004, California

 


Jessie Grove - Earth, Zin & Fire

Under $20.00
Retails at $13
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: C-
Aroma:  Prunes, Vanilla
Taste:  Harsh Tannins, Fruit Up Front, Spice
Body:  Full
Finish:  Green Pepper, Olive, Spice

Recommendation:  Pass


Cosentino - CigarZin

$20.00 to $40.00
Retails at $27
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: C
Aroma:  Strawberry Rhubarb
Taste:  Vegg, Raspberry, Strawberry
Body:  Medium
Finish:  Weedy, Hot, Licorice
Recommendation:  Pass

Seghesio - Sonoma

$20.00 to $40.00
Retails at $20
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B+
Aroma:  Dark Berry Puree
Taste:  Dense Fruit & Spice, Strawberry, Raspberry
Body:  Full & Chewy
Finish:  Cedar & Spice
Recommendation:  BUY IT!

Ridge - Ponzo

(96% Zin, 3% Petite Syrah, 1% Carignane)

$20.00 to $40.00
Retails at $28
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B
Aroma:  Toasted Vanilla, Coconut, Muted Fruit
Taste:  Blueberry, Blackberry, Hot Spiced Vanilla
Body:  Full, Tannic
Finish:  Smooth, Balanced, Fruit Blast
Recommendation:  buy it if Seghesio is not available

Carlisle - Dry Creek

$20.00 to $40.00
Retails at $35
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B/B+
Aroma:  Green Pepper, Mint, Vanilla
Taste:  Dense Fruit, Spice, Cedar
Body:  Full, Firm Tannins
Finish:  Nice Balance
Recommendation:  buy it

Robert Biale Vineyard - Aldo's Vineyard

Over $40.00
Retails at $42.00
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B+
Aroma:  Spice Box, Mint
Taste:  Dense Fruit, Cedar, Spice, Heat
Body:  BIG FULL
Finish:  Heat Fades, Cedar, Coffee
Recommendation:  If you can find it...BUY IT...and Hold it!