| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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2018 Jeff Cohn Cellars Zinfandel Rinaldi VineyardFiddletown more |
1/20/2024 - screwtop12 Likes this wine: 93 pointsReally liked this wine. We opened a bottle trying to figure out if we wanted to get a couple more bottles. This wine is going to get better with some additional time but really enjoyed it with our smoked beef brisket. Opened it and gave it a good three hours to breath. Immediately could smell the black fruit emanating from the wine. There was blackberry, black plum, some raspberry, earthiness like potting soil and possibly some mushroom. The rich deep ruby wine also made it's high alcohol known before even tasting it. There was also a herbal or vegetal tone to it that I can't quite put my finger on. There is definitely some complexity to this wine that keeps coming back to you. The wine was excellent with a lots of body and high alcohol. It really went well with the brisket with a medium finish. Have another bottle and will probably get some more with the intention of storing and drinking in the future. |
| Red |
2018 Fiddletown Cellars Old Vine Zinfandelmore |
4/28/2023 - Z1nnfull Likes this wine: 89 pointsStill very good but on day two it had hints of port-like taste, so would definitely drink now |
| Red |
2018 Fiddletown Cellars Old Vine Zinfandelmore |
3/5/2023 - Z1nnfull Likes this wine: 89 pointsAdditional time has allowed this wine to smooth out rough edges and additional depth and character to come forward. I would drink in 2023. |
| Red |
2017 Fiddletown Cellars Zinfandel Jack Rabbit Flat Fox Creek VineyardAmador County more |
12/25/2022 - Z1nnfull wrote: 92 pointsLast bottle. This is wonderful Zin in all aspects. If you are lucky enough to have any more-the vineyard was infested w phylloxera and pulled out-it is close to pop n pour. Too much air will thin it out. Spectacular wine, sad it is gone. Thanks Joe Shebl. |
| Red |
2017 Jeff Cohn Cellars Zinfandel Rinaldi VineyardFiddletown more |
12/3/2022 - henry_chinaski wrote: 91 pointsA zin on the lighter side despite the 15.4% ABV. The color is pale red, Pinot noir-like. Definitely not a deep brooding monster. Rather, it is fresh, fun, and light on its feet. Fresh baking spices, raspberries. Mouth coating yet medium bodied. |
| Red |
2018 Fiddletown Cellars Old Vine Zinfandelmore |
11/22/2022 - Z1nnfull Likes this wine: 88 pointsFirst of 3 bottles. Rather fruit forward, as Amador Zins tend to be (not always a good thing), but it settled down as the night went on. Might smooth out in another 6-12 months. Really loved their Jack Rabbit Flat single vineyard-some of the best Zin ever-but the vineyard suffered phylloxera and has been pulled up. |
| Red |
2017 Fiddletown Cellars Zinfandel Jack Rabbit Flat Fox Creek VineyardAmador County more |
11/20/2022 - Z1nnfull Likes this wine: 91 pointsSadly, this single vineyard became infested with phylloxera, so all pulled out. We have one bottle left, but if any of you do, drink now as the bottle we had tonight-while quite superior, was showing signs of beginning to fade. So, drink now, probably popnour. |
| Red |
2018 Fiddletown Cellars Old Vine Zinfandelmore |
10/13/2022 - Lamb Lounge Does not like this wine: NRSweet |
| Red |
2015 Fiddletown Cellars Zinfandel Jack Rabbit Flat Fox Creek VineyardAmador County more |
7/22/2022 - Rickb666 Likes this wine: 89 pointsA good zin. Not as good as the old vine Fiddletown zin as it lacks the depth of flavor and rich mouthfeel. Still a good wine though. |
| Red |
2017 Fiddletown Cellars Zinfandel Jack Rabbit Flat Fox Creek VineyardAmador County more |
4/8/2022 - Z1nnfull Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis vintner truly makes some of the best Zinfandel (especially for the price) and they seem to have outdone themselves with this vintage. Varietally correct, with the fruit and spice, but an amazing elegance, depth and finish rarely seen with Zins. Not quite 5 years old, but already within drinking window if you give it some air. Will blow you away with it seemingly being smooth and then the finish and wham! |
| Red |
2018 Fiddletown Cellars Old Vine Zinfandelmore |
1/12/2022 - Nana Beth wrote: NRWe really liked |
| Red |
NV Distant Cellars Ten88 - Port - 375mlFiddletown Red Blend more |
9/1/2021 - Winefish1 Does not like this wine: NRSucks |
| Red |
2018 Fiddletown Cellars Old Vine Zinfandelmore |
8/24/2021 - Sid G Likes this wine: 87 pointsThe epitome of "fruit forward." A fruity, jammy, slightly sweet zinfandel for folks who like that style. It is well done, with clear flavors of sweet cherries and plums. Well balanced and smooth, but a bit too sweet for my taste. |
| Red |
2015 Fiddletown Cellars Zinfandel Jack Rabbit Flat Fox Creek VineyardAmador County more |
7/3/2021 - Z1nnfull Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis wine is fully-developed and in drink now status. This was one of the best Zins we have had- purple, inky with dark fruit, wood notes and a hint of the Zin spice. No flaws whatsoever. Did I mention drink now? Wowser. |
| Red |
2012 Distant Cellars TributeFiddletown Red Blend more |
6/6/2021 - TheGoat Likes this wine: NRI've enjoyed all the Tribute blends. This was the last bottle of this vintage and did not disappoint. Full bodied and smooth. As a retired FF, I especially like that Distant Cellars contributes to the NFFF. Also, love the labels. |
| Red |
2015 Fiddletown Cellars Petite SirahAmador County more |
5/21/2021 - Z1nnfull Likes this wine: 89 pointsSame as 2/21/2021 |
| Red |
2015 Fiddletown Cellars Petite SirahAmador County more |
2/22/2021 - Z1nnfull Likes this wine: 89 pointsThis has got me thinking I like Petite Sirah better than Syrah (other than maybe Rhone) just because it is more predictable - never know what you are getting with a Syrah or Shiraz. Definitely a lot of berry/fruit heft and dark licorice. Robust, good for grilled meat and/or spicier food. |
| Red |
2015 Fiddletown Cellars Zinfandel Indian Creekmore |
2/13/2021 - Z1nnfull Likes this wine: 88 pointsOnce again, not as good as Jack Rabbit Flat vineyard. |
| Red |
2015 Fiddletown Cellars Zinfandel Indian Creekmore |
1/10/2021 - Z1nnfull Likes this wine: 89 pointsWe liked this, but it is not as good as the Jackrabbit Flat vineyard. Very good, but a bit more of a fruit bomb which left it only slightly unbalanced. With a full afternoon of breathing, it mellowed out a bit, but still has just a speck of rough edges, which kept us from rating 90 or above. |
| Red |
2015 Fiddletown Cellars Zinfandel Jack Rabbit Flat Fox Creek VineyardAmador County more |
11/24/2020 - Z1nnfull Likes this wine: 92 pointsExceptionally smooth but not timid and definitely varietally correct. This winery makes the best Amador Zins of all I've tasted from the county. Rather old world style which means to me neither a fruit or alcohol bomb-which some Amador wines can definitely be. Drinking well now. |
| Red |
2015 Jeff Cohn Cellars Zinfandel Rinaldi VineyardFiddletown more |
9/29/2020 - dlduchon Likes this wine: 90 pointsSorry for my inconsistent notes, but I enjoyed this, consistent with my first note. Tangy and vibrant. Drank after a wonderful white Burgundy, perhaps adding to the juxtaposition. |
| Red |
2015 Jeff Cohn Cellars Zinfandel Rinaldi VineyardFiddletown more |
8/29/2020 - dlduchon wrote: 86 pointsDrank after wine more interested in balance. This tasted hot and overripe. No pursuit of balance here. I can drink overripe, high alcohol wines on occasion, but this is not my preference. |
| Red |
2015 Jeff Cohn Cellars Zinfandel Rinaldi VineyardFiddletown more |
8/12/2020 - dlduchon Likes this wine: 91 pointsRiper style but balanced with precision on the finish. Great effort. |
| Red |
2016 Jeff Cohn Cellars Zinfandel Rinaldi VineyardFiddletown more |
7/31/2020 - westcoastwannabe wrote: 90 pointsDecanted for 30 minutes. Pepper and briary wild berry on nose and palate. Full-bodied with good depth and finish. Nice zin. |
| Red |
2014 Fiddletown Cellars Zinfandel Jack Rabbit Flat Fox Creek VineyardAmador County more |
4/6/2020 - Z1nnfull Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis has even evolved nicely since my 9-17-2018 notes. |
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