Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco
Tasted Friday, January 27, 2012 by Martin Redmond with 880 views
Flight was an educational tasting to showcase different styles of Zinfandel. Zinfandel seem to be characterized in the press as a "monolithic" beverage with
These Zins are the predominant style and alcohol levels in the marketplace. This style sometimes referred to as the "claret" style
These are the "Big Boys" of Zinfandel big, bold, ripe and intense which are often scored 90+ points
This was an informative and fun tasting.
2008 Terra d'Oro Winery Zinfandel 86 Points
USA, California, Sierra Foothills, Amador County
Light garnet color with fruity, spicy red fruit aromas. On the palate light-bodied, with good acidity, and raspberry, strawberry, and baking spice flavors. Medium finish. 13.5% ABV Suggested retail $11.99
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2009 Nalle Zinfandel 87 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley
Light garnet red color with sweet red cherry, pomegranate, dust, and pepper aromas. On the palate, light-medium bodied with cherry pomegranate, and spice flavors, and well integrated fine tannins. Good balance with a medium finish. 87% Zinfandel/9% Petite Sirah/3% Carignan/1% Mourvedre/1% Alicante Bouschet and Golden Chasselas. 13.6% ABV Suggested retail = $36
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2009 Frog's Leap Zinfandel 86 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Light-medium garnet red color with spicy savory red fruit aromas. On the palate light-medium bodied with raspberry, boysenberry, red currant, and spice flavors. Approaching medium finish. 77% Zinfandel/22% Petite Sirah/1% Carignan. 13.6% ABV Suggested Retail = $27.
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2009 Tres Sabores Zinfandel Rutherford Estate 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford
Medium ruby color with mixed dark fruit, pepper, and spice aromas. On the palate medium-bodied refined, and deftly balanced with boysenberry, raspberry, faint white pepper, and bramble flavors. Medium-plus finish. 14.2% ABV Suggested Retail = $35
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