Berryessa Gap Zinfandel Yolo County (2005)
Winery: | Berryessa Gap Vineyards |
Region: | USA » California » Yolo County |
Varietal: | Zinfandel |
Type: | Table Wines |
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Yolo County on SnoothMarch 2016
Floral and fresh on the nose. Light fruit and a touch sweet with good acidity. Finish was short and slightly bitter. Read More
March 2016
A very nice white very pleased with this. Read More
February 2016
A Naked Wines selection; richard rappuhn Angelmoments agoGave itDeep dark Purple/Red/Tawny color in the glass. Opens with Cigar Tobacco, Smoke,and Boysenberry; on to more Boysenberry and Black Tea; then some Black Olive, Cedar, and Slate. Bright Tannins and medium Acidity with a long finish with Boysenberry, Black Tea, and bits of Lilac and Lico... Read More
February 2016
woody musty aroma, peppery plum tones, dry. I've experienced better years of this cab from this Vineyard. Read More
January 2016
Big fruit flavor, a touch of spice but not overpowering and so smooth! I prefer white but occasionally drink red and this one is definitely on my short list of tasty reds. Read More
January 2016
A little on the dry side, but I think I might need to give this a second look. More of a cab than a petit sirah...missing blueberries. Heavy blackberry. Read More
October 2015
No written review
October 2015
A Naked Wines selection -Dark, Dense, and Ink in the Glass. Opens with very ripe peach and sherry, on to a plum and rhubarb reduction/compote, then bright strawberry and cherry with a background scent of musk and earth. Still young, with it seems, plenty of aging potential. Bright Tannins and Acidity, with chocolate, black pepper, and clove, wit... Read More
August 2015
Mariano's 8/2015. Yup, still worth every penny. Thanksgiving, YAY food day. Read More
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