Wente Zinfandel Livermore Valley Smith Bench 2005 | $##
Soft and juicy, with modest mocha-cherry, herb and cola …
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Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Primary Grape
Zinfandel
This grape’s genetic roots can be traced to modern-day Croatia, where it's known as Crljenak or Tribidrag; both Zinfandel and the southern Italian grape Primitivo are clones of this Croatian variety. Despite its international origins, Zinfandel is most widely planted and most successful in California. Americans may associate the grape with white Zinfandel, an off-dry blush wine popular in the 1980s and '90s, but it has since come into its own as a serious red wine.
Review Appeared in This Issue
May 31, 2008
Region
California / Livermore Valley
Wente Zinfandel Livermore Valley Smith Bench 2005 | $ 00
Soft and juicy, with modest mocha-cherry, herb and cola …
Wine Type and Color
Red Still
To see the full review and rating become a member of WineSpectator.com
Subscribe TodayPrimary Grape
Zinfandel
This grape’s genetic roots can be traced to modern-day Croatia, where it's known as Crljenak or Tribidrag; both Zinfandel and the southern Italian grape Primitivo are clones of this Croatian variety. Despite its international origins, Zinfandel is most widely planted and most successful in California. Americans may associate the grape with white Zinfandel, an off-dry blush wine popular in the 1980s and '90s, but it has since come into its own as a serious red wine.
