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Tasting Notes for CA - Zinfandel Blends

 


 

Orin Swift - The Prisoner - Napa Valley, CA - 2006
(Zin, Cab. Sauv, Syrah, Petite Syrah, Charbono and Grenache) 
Retails at $35.00
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade:  B
Aroma:   Fruity Pebbles, Berries, Flowers and Toast
Taste:   Chocolate, Dark Berries, Toast and Cinnamon
Body:   Full
Finish:   Cherry, Chocolate - slightly Flabby

Recommendation:   Buy it.


Peter Franus - Brandlin - Napa Valley - 2004

(Zinfandel, Mourvedre, Charbono, Carignane)
Retails at $30
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B+/A-
Aroma:  Blue/Blackberries, Toasted Oak, Herbs & Spice
Taste:  Dark Berries, Vanilla, Cinnamon
Body:  Full
Finish:  Savory

Recommendation: It's a Solid Buy! 


Linne Calodo - Outsider - Paso Robles, CA - 2004

(Zinfandel, Syrah, Mourvedre)
Retails at $38 to $45
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B+
Aroma:  Cherry, Stewed Fruit, Floral
Taste:  Minerality, Fig, Quince Paste, "Juicy"
Body: BIG, Dense Fruit, Tongue-Tingling
Finish:  Savory, Sage, Mint

Recommendation:  Definite Buy if you love Opulent, Over-The-Top Flavor Bombs!!!