| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2003 Ridge Lytton SpringsDry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
6/3/2006 - Rob MacKay wrote: 90 pointsBig fruits up front with some slight spice and licorice notes. Rounded out well with cedar tones on the finish. The 18 percent petite sirah in the blend definitely adds some depth to both the very dark color and the spice flavors. |
| Red |
2003 Ridge Lytton SpringsDry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
12/3/2006 - Rob MacKay wrote: 90 pointsVery similar to the bottle we had 6 months ago. (see notes from 6/3/06) Matched great with pizza. |
| Red |
2003 Burrell School CV Leona's VineyardSanta Clara Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
6/10/2007 - Rob MacKay wrote: 86 points50/50 Zinfandel/Mataro blend. If you didn't know it you would probably guess 100% Zinfandel on this one. Dark jammy fruit scents and flavors throughout with a chewy finish. |
| Red |
2004 Ridge Three ValleysSonoma County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
5/6/2006 - Rob MacKay wrote: 84 pointsDefinitely not as good as the 2003 Three Valleys but still decent. Medium to full bodied with some cherries and spice but you can feel the alcohol even though it is only 14.1 percent, which is not high for a zin based wine. While we usually tried to keep a couple of bottles of the 03 on hand, we will not do the same with the 04. |
| Red |
2004 Ridge Lytton SpringsDry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
7/9/2006 - Rob MacKay wrote: 91 pointsDeep blood red color with cedar and dark cherries on the nose. Very smooth and full bodied with a classic spicy zinfandel finish. As with the 2003, the 18% petite sirah in the blend adds some nice color and complexity. |
| Red |
2004 Francis Ford Coppola RossoCalifornia Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
7/4/2006 - Rob MacKay wrote: 84 pointsSimple everyday bbq wine. Easy to enjoy but nothing to get excited about. You can do a lot worse for $7. |
| Red |
2002 Ridge GeyservilleSonoma County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
7/2/2006 - Rob MacKay wrote: 91 pointsRidge producers consistantly excellent wines and this one is no exception. Big fruit on the nose and full bodied with a spicy finish. |
| Red |
2006 Ridge Lytton SpringsDry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
10/4/2008 - Rob MacKay wrote: 89 pointsMy wife and I are not big Zinfandel fans but when it comes to Ridge, we always make an exception. These guys know how to make Zinfandel and in my opinion, they are probably one of the top 2 or 3 Zinfandel producers in California, if not the world. They do a wide range of Zinfandel blends ranging from low to relatively high priced and the Lytton Springs bottling is just a little north of the middle in the price range. Great juice here with lots of fruit and depth with just a touch of a blackberry jam flavor. This is an excellent bbq wine that a lot of people will enjoy. |
| Red |
2002 Ridge GeyservilleSonoma County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
7/7/2007 - Rob MacKay wrote: 89 pointsStill showing well but definitely not as good as the bottle we had about a year ago. I would say that it may be time to drink this one with your next bbq. |
| Red |
2003 Ridge Three ValleysSonoma County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
2/6/2007 - Rob MacKay wrote: 90 pointsSee note from 03/06. The 2003 Three Valleys is an outstanding wine. Sadly, this was our last bottle. We tried the 2004 and did not find it to be nearly as good as the 2003. The 2005 was recently released so hopefully that one will stand up to the 03. We'll see. |
| Red |
2003 Ridge Three ValleysSonoma County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
3/24/2006 - Rob MacKay wrote: 90 pointsFantasic blend of mostly Zinfandel with a splash of a few others thrown in. Excellent balance, taste and texture with a mixture of black cherries and white pepper on the finish. At less than $20 it is also a great value. |
| Red |
2003 Burrell School Zinfandel Ryan Oaks VineyardAmador County more |
4/11/2007 - Rob MacKay wrote: 88 pointsI was pleasantly surprised by this very classic zinfandel. Everything you want in a zin was in place here nicely. Full-bodied with a chewy, fruity texture framed by spicy oak overtones. Only negative was that it does not have an overly long finish but it is still quite enjoyable. A great pizza wine. |
| Red |
2004 Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Appellation Series Paso Roblesmore |
8/25/2006 - Rob MacKay wrote: 87 pointsThis is a big, alcohol fueled, fruit bomb. But in this case, that's a good thing. Full-bodied with lots of cherry liquor on the nose and jammy cherries and raspberries in the mouth. It all comes together nicely but these high alcohol zinfandels in California are becoming much too common. It's easy to like a wine when you are wasted after half the bottle. |
| Red |
2003 Solaris Zinfandel Special ReleaseNapa Valley more |
2/7/2007 - Rob MacKay wrote: flawedOxidized. Tasted like really bad port. |
| Red |
2004 Soquel Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel Schmierer VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
2/4/2008 - Rob MacKay wrote: 83 pointsThis is your classic jammy zin fruit bomb. We used part of it for cooking a nice red wine marinara sauce and drank a little of the rest but ultimately it's just not that interesting. I can see how it would appeal to a lot of people but if you are looking for structure and complexity, go somewhere else. |
| Red |
2007 Ledson Zinfandel Ancient Vine Sonoma Valleymore |
9/29/2010 - Rob MacKay wrote: 90 pointsSurprisingly good. Normally I'm not much of a Zinfandel fan but this wine had a really nice mix of fruit and weight without being over the top jammy or hot. |
| Red - Sweet/Dessert |
NV Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel "Désirée" Chocolate Dessert WineCalifornia more |
3/23/2008 - Rob MacKay wrote: 77 pointsI agree with the other note from Kdawg. This is too much of everything with the alcohol hitting you like you are drinking shots of licquer. This would be good drizzled over ice cream or perhaps baked into some brownies. |
| Red |
2001 Joseph Swan Vineyards Zinfandel Frati RanchRussian River Valley more |
8/23/2006 - Rob MacKay wrote: 81 pointsJoseph Swan does a fantastic pinot which we always look forward to so we decided to try their Zin. Right out of the bottle the nose gave the impression of a fruit bomb. Somewhat promising for a Zin if it can balance the alcohol on the palate. However, the alcohol gives the impression of a shot of jack daniels. To me it seemed way out of balance and nowhere near as good as Zins I have had from Ridge, Rosenblum and others. |
| Red |
2007 Turley Zinfandel JuvenileCalifornia more |
11/19/2009 - Rob MacKay wrote: 90 pointsI normally avoid Zin like the plague due to its over the top ripe jammy fruit and high alcohol characteristics that you so often see but I hear such good things about the Turley Zinfandels that I decided to give their base bottling a try. I must say that I am certainly very impressed. Lots of blackberry fruit on the nose and a tease of the 15.9% alcohol as well. On the palate there is a nice balance of ripe, but not overly jammy, fruit and a nice firm feel to the tannins on the finish. I am surprised that the alcohol doesn't come through on the palate the way it does on the nose. Tasty and ready to drink now, this wine renews my interest in the varietal in a way I wasn't really expecting. |
| Red |
2007 Bella Vineyards Zinfandel Dry Creek Valleymore |
4/2/2010 - Rob MacKay wrote: 88 pointsA little peppery on the nose, mixed with some crushed berries. Fruit forward with berries and ripe plum but not sweet or jammy. Lighter on the alcohol compared to most Zinfandel and that certainly makes it more appealing to my palate. $25 = decent value. |
| Red |
2002 Murphy-Goode Zinfandel Liar's DiceSonoma County more |
1/22/2007 - Rob MacKay wrote: 84 pointsThis is a very typical California Zinfandel with classic dark cherries blackberries on the nose. Jammy mouthfeel with vanilla and toast on the finish. There is nothing at all wrong with this wine, but also nothing that really makes it stand out in the crowd. |
| Red |
2003 Summers Winery Zinfandel Villa AndrianaNapa Valley more |
3/3/2006 - Rob MacKay wrote: 88 pointsvery typical california zin. oak and dark fruit on the nose and cherries and spice on the palate. full bodied and quite tasty, if this is your style... |
| Red |
2006 Dover Canyon Zinfandel CujoPaso Robles more |
7/5/2008 - Rob MacKay wrote: 84 pointsIf you are looking for a big jammy zinfandel, this is for you. I think you could dip your morning toast in this wine and be happy with the results. For me, this crazy jamminess is just a little bit over the top but I know that some people do like it so this wine might be right up their alley and the price of around $17-18 probably doesn't hurt much either. I wouldn't buy it for myself but since a friend brought it over to a party, I had to give it a try. For what it is and for what it costs, it's not too bad. |
| Red |
2004 Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Sonoma Countymore |
2/25/2007 - Rob MacKay wrote: 90 pointsDark red in color with very profound blackberries and raspberry notes on the nose. Lots of slightly jammy dark fruits on the palate with a touch of pepper on the finish. Well balanced and quite enjoyable. |
| Red |
2004 Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Rockpile Road Vineyardmore |
2/24/2007 - Rob MacKay wrote: 88 pointsA massively huge wine with a boquet of jammy dark fruits on both the nose and palate. Somehow the nearly 17% alcohol is masked quite well by the jammy flavors and smooth texture so everything is in balance pretty well. While still a very good zin, this one is nowhere near as good as the 2003. |
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