ZAP TRADE TASTING JANUARY 27, 2024
THE PAVILION AT ONE MARKET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA.
Tasted Saturday, January 27, 2024 by bestdamncab with 122 views
Introduction
ZAP annual event to promote Zinfandel.
Flight 1 (34 Notes)
Closing
Great opportunity to taste and compare Zinfandels.
2019 Felline Primitivo di Manduria Sinfarosa 98 Points
Italy, Puglia, Primitivo di Manduria
Nose of butter scotch, lead pencil, earth, pepper, and hints of cigar box, same on the palate, very tasty, my WOTD, different, unique, impressive, needs 3 years to peak, and not sold in California, although I was told it's available in some states, worth looking for, hope you find it, others on Cellar Tracker have. 3 photos to be uploaded, 2 of back label and 1 of front label to help you find it.
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2021 Ridge Geyserville 95 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley
Big and rich on the nose, same on the palate, needs 9 years to peak, a great blend as usual, big body, long finish, worth the $50 easily.
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2018 Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon Rockaway 94 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley
First time tasting, big, rich fruit, black berry, raspberry, and baked tart, same on the palate, big body, very tasty, at peak and easily hold another 10 years, long finish.
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2022 Robert Biale Zinfandel R.W. Moore Vineyard 94 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Coombsville
Fabulous Zinfandel as always, great pedigree for ageing, rich fruit on the nose, big body, needs 6 years to peak, very tasty, long, lovely, flavorful finish. $65 and worth it.
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2021 Ridge Lytton Springs 94 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley
Amazing Zinfandel today, not the tannic monster of the 80's and 90's, flavorful, big but enjoyable today, at $50 I would by the Geyserville and hope you brought this to the Zinfandel party.
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2021 Wilson Winery Zinfandel Nolan Dry Creek Valley 94 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley
Great tasting Zinfandel, lovely and rich, big body, long finish, long aftertaste.
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2022 Turley Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard 94 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena
Rich, big, intense, lovely.
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2021 Bricoleur Vineyards Zinfandel 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Rockpile
Nose of rich, big fruit and minerals, same on the palate, very tasty, needs 4 years to peak, long, long finish.
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2021 Myka Cellars Zinfandel Spanish Cowboy Reserve 93 Points
USA, American
58% Tempranillo, 39% Zinfandel, 3% Petite Sirah, red blend, big body, long finish, cherry, spicey, earth, and chocolate. $42
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2020 Perlegos Wine Co. Zinfandel Stampede Vineyard 93 Points
USA, California, Central Valley, Clements Hills
First time tasting these wines, nose of rich berry and cherry fruit, same on the palate, tasty, medium/big body, rich fruit, lovely, and a long finish.
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2022 Robert Biale Zinfandel Black Chicken 93 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District
The best Black Chicken in a long time, lovely, rich fruit, very tasty, classy, and a long, flavorful finish.
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2020 Ironstone Vineyards Zinfandel Old Vine Reserve 93 Points
USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi
Nose of rich fruit with minerals, and allspice, same on the palate, very tasty, a terrific tasting surprise today.
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2021 Matrix Old Vine Zinfandel Forchini Vineyards 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Rich, intense fruit on nose and palate, bi body, long finish and lovely aftertaste. $42.
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2022 Turley Zinfandel Del Barba 93 Points
USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Contra Costa County
Lovely, rich, raspberry, very tasty.
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2020 Wilson Winery Zinfandel Estate Sawyer Vineyard 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley
Lovely, rich fruit on the nose, inky, intense concentration, big Zin.
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2021 Saddleback Cellars Zinfandel Old Vines 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Calistoga
Lovely, rich black berry and raspberry fruit on the nose, medium/big body, very tasty, needs 3 years to peak, long, long finish.
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2021 Turley Zinfandel Old Vines 92 Points
USA, California
Great wine.
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2021 Macchia Zinfandel Prestigious Original OGP 92 Points
USA, California, Sierra Foothills, California Shenandoah Valley
Lovely, rich, tasty, medium/big body and long finish. $40 and worth it.
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2022 Turley Zinfandel Dragon Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain
Big, rich fruit, raspberry, almost sweet fruit.
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2021 Bricoleur Vineyards Red Blend 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley
Blend of 50% Zinfandel, 43% Syrah, and 7% Pinot Noir. Tasty, complex, needs 3 years to peak, worth looking for.
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2022 Hartford / Hartford Court Zinfandel Dina's Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Young, rich, tasty, raspberry on nose and palate.
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2022 Hartford / Hartford Court Old Vine Zinfandel Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Rich, tasty, complete wine nose to finish.
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2020 Myka Cellars Zinfandel Spanish Cowboy 90 Points
USA, American
30% Zinfandel. 60% Tempranillo, 10% Mataro, red blend, lovely, rich, tasty, $32.
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2019 Rodney Strong Zinfandel Old Vines 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Light nose, rich taste, medium/big body, fruit forward, at peak, lovely fruit.
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2023 Ridge Rosé Lytton Estate 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley
Blend of grapes, one is Zinfandel so it can be tasted at ZAP, Light citrus nose, tasty, rich fruit on the palate, medium/big body, complex, and flavorful finish.
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2021 Wilson Winery Zinfandel Three Dog Zin 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Young, rich, complete, tasty, needs 3 years, medium/big body, medium long finish.
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2021 Wilson Winery Zinfandel Dry Creek Reserve 89 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley
Typical, rocky, dry gravel and raspberry, same on the palate, medium/big body, medium long finish
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2022 Saddleback Cellars Zinfandel Old Vines 88 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Calistoga
This was a barrel sample, medium/big body, tart, tasty, and medium/long finish, a little disappointing today.
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2022 Hartford / Hartford Court Old Vine Zinfandel Hartford Vineyard 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Rich, slightly sweet with a hint of bitter from the tannins on the finish.
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NV Myka Cellars Unapologetically Zin 88 Points
USA, American
Nice, young, medium body. $30.
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2022 Robert Biale Zinfandel Party Line 88 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
First time tasted, lovely, rich nose, medium body, simple, tasty, long finish.
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2020 Lava Cap Zinfandel 87 Points
USA, California, Sierra Foothills
Nice, rich, fruity, and simple.
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2021 Perlegos Wine Co. Zinfandel Stampede Vineyard 87 Points
USA, California, Central Valley, Clements Hills
The nose was off to me but the zinfandel on the palate was right on, spicy, fruity, tasty, medium/big body, and a medium/long finish, needs 3 years to peak.
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2022 Turley Zinfandel Juvenile 87 Points
USA, California
Young, simple, slightly tart.
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