Zinfandel

• May 2012

  Actually just now seeing the wine bottle pics...to say this tasting was "up your alley" would be a gross understatement!

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• May 2012

  Very nice, thanks for posting and for all the pics. Makes me want to grab a Bedrock Heirloom for dinner tonight.

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• May 2012

  Wish I would have snapped photos of all the wines. We had a slew of whites as well from Bedrock and Carlisle. Also there was some 2001 Ridge Buchignani Ranch Zin that was my WOTN. Just a great time.

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• May 2012

  Very interesting, OT.  The pictures and the narrative information that you added are terrific.  It looked like an ordinary, typical day in paradise.  The tidbit about the Lenoir (and, yes, those leaves do seem to be unusually shaped) juice beeing used in the... Read moreVery interesting, OT.  The pictures and the narrative information that you added are terrific.  It looked like an ordinary, typical day in paradise.  The tidbit about the Lenoir (and, yes, those leaves do seem to be unusually shaped) juice beeing used in the beef stamps is one of those pieces of esoterica that I just love.  Thank you for posting.      (hide)

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• May 2012

  Had the pleasure of atending the 2nd annual Historic Vineyard Society Vineyard ... is a classic field blend of Zinfandel, Grenache, Cabernet, Carignane, Petite Sirah and over 30 other varieties.Farmer Will - Will Bucklin, Owner/Farmer of Old Hill RanchThis ranch has been dry farmed... Read moreHad the pleasure of atending the 2nd annual Historic Vineyard Society Vineyard ... is a classic field blend of Zinfandel, Grenache, Cabernet, Carignane, Petite Sirah and over 30 other varieties.Farmer Will - Will Bucklin, Owner/Farmer of Old Hill RanchThis ranch has been dry farmed since its original planting and Will had some great stories of the history of the ranch and he lengths his family went in order to restore a field overgrown with blackberries to a working vineyard. Old Hill has historically been used by Ravenswood as well as Wills own label "Bucklin".125 year old Grenache Vine at Old Hill RanchNext stop was the iconic Pagai Ranch. Anyone who has traveled thjrough the Sonoma Valley will recall seeing Pagani with its massive Alicante Bouschet vines lining Hwy 12 just south of the Kenwood Inn. The 7' x 7' spacing of the vines here make it one that is incredibly tough to farm as the rows are too narrow for most farm equipment. It was orignally plowed by horse draw implements. Therefor many vines have been killed by the modern plow discs. Pagani fruit is currently used by Ridge, Seghesio, Carlisle and Bedrock.If this vine could talk, the stories it could tell.Notice the interesting leaf shape on the Lenior vines. Lenoir is a red grape with not just red skin but red juice. The juice looks like blood. The juice is used to add deep black color to field blends much the same way Alicante Bouschet is. Also used as an ink for USDA grade stamping of beef here in the States.Next on the tour was a winding ride up a one lane road to the Eastern slopes of the Sonoma Valley high above the Kunde Estate at 1500' elevation. Fredericks Vineyard was planted in the late 30's early 40's to the oldest Ruby Cabernet vines in the US which have subsequently been replced by Zinfandel and other mixed blacks. The awesome red volcanic soil is reminiscent of Monte Rosso, the terracing is impressive and the views are breathtaking.If you look real hard you can almost pick out the two towers of the Golden Gate Bridge off in the distance.Tegan Passalaqua of Turley explains how their organic dry faming methods have brought this vineyard back from overcropping to a sustainable high quality fruit site. This was one the most beautiful sites I have had the opportunity to see. 30 % of the Fredericks fruit goes into the Turley Fredericks SVD and the rest is used in their Old Vines Blend.Next up, Bedrock Vineyard. Joel (Ravenswood) and Morgan-Twain (Bedrock Wine Co) Peterson own the Bedrock Vineyard which is another gem of viticullture in the Sonoma Valley. Nestled beteen Hwy 12 and Arnold Dr just south of BR Cohn, it takes up a large swath of land. Planted to 48 separate blocks containing 11 red varietals it was a real eye opener to walk. The passion of Morgan is infectious and walking with him was asentertaining as it was educational.Monster 120 year old Carignane dwarfs its neighbors.Morgan talks about his Mourvedre plantngs that he uses for his Ode to Lulu Rosé.The deer love Petite Sirah and have eaten all the shoots off this vine.Morgan beams when he talks about his love just as a parent boasts about their children.A lizard hitched a ride on our tour.Got a million photos with each vine more majestic than the other but I'll have to keep the post readable. After the tour we had dinner and wine hosted by Bedrock in the vineyard. Joel Peterson waxed poetically about his years in the wine business.Vintner/Wine Historian Carole Meredith shared a story of the search to find the origins of Zinfandel. Considered a California wine she traced its roots, and for that matter DNA, back to Italy and then across the Baltic to a small town on the coast of Croatia where the original planting of a mere 9 vines of Crljenak Kastelanski are the mother of the Zinfandel/Primativo we all enjoy. Aren't you glad the name changed?Each winemaker on hand, Joel Peterson (Ravenswood), Carole Meredith (Lagier Meredith), Mike Officer (Carlisle), David Gates (Ridge), Tegan Passalaqua (Turley), Will Bucklin (Bucklin) and Morgan Twain-Peterson (Bedrock) gave a short presentation while we enjoyed the fruits of their labor paired with the best BBQ you can find in Sonoma County.Our hosts from left to right: Mike Officer, Joel Peterson, Mike Dildine, Tegan Passalaqua, David Gates and Morgan Peterson.The sun sets on another memorable day in Wine Country    (hide)

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  May 2012

  Beaulieu Vineyard Zinfandel Coastal Estates 2010

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  Upon opening had a very strong aroma of what reminded me of mixed berry jam ... I'm usually not a very big Zinfandel fan but this was very good and I will definitely be buying another bottle or two. It also paired very well a hardy macaroni & beef casserole, and blueberry mousse cake.

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  May 2012

  Michael and David Phillips Earthquake Zinfandel Lodi 2010

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  Contained fruitbomb that is oaky and decadent, this goes great with baby back ribs

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  May 2012

  Weinstock Cellars California Red By W 2009

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  From 2009. Pleasant, sophisticated aroma is easy to take. It appears to be a ... to be a blend of shiraz, zinfandel, and black muscat. It is sugary and almost sherry-like, with a good amount of citrus and black cherry flavor. This is a good choice if you want an inexpensive... Read moreFrom 2009. Pleasant, sophisticated aroma is easy to take. It appears to be a ... to be a blend of shiraz, zinfandel, and black muscat. It is sugary and almost sherry-like, with a good amount of citrus and black cherry flavor. This is a good choice if you want an inexpensive sweet wine    (hide)

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• May 2012

  Holy crap, BP wine has dug out another cellar with some pieces of CA wine ... 1 x 750mL -- $25US--Zinfandel1996 Beringer Zinfandel North Coast, 3 x 750mL -- $15 1975 Joseph Phelps Zinfandel Alexander Valley, 1 x 750mL -- $45 1975 Joseph Phelps Zinfandel Alexander Valley, 1... Read moreHoly crap, BP wine has dug out another cellar with some pieces of CA wine ... 1 x 750mL -- $25US--Zinfandel1996 Beringer Zinfandel North Coast, 3 x 750mL -- $15 1975 Joseph Phelps Zinfandel Alexander Valley, 1 x 750mL -- $45 1975 Joseph Phelps Zinfandel Alexander Valley, 1 x 750mL -- $45 lstl1975 Joseph Phelps Zinfandel Alexander Valley, 1 x 750mL -- $45 bn1976 Mayacamas Zinfandel Late Harvest, 1 x 750mL -- $65 bn1976 Mayacamas Zinfandel Late Harvest, 1 x 750mL -- $55 hs, ssos1976 Mayacamas Zinfandel Late Harvest, 1 x 1.5L -- $149 1978 Mayacamas Zinfandel Late Harvest, 1 x 750mL -- $55 1984 Mayacamas Zinfandel Late Harvest, 1 x 750mL -- $45 sbsl1966 Parducci Zinfandel, 1 x 750mL -- $25 5cm, lstl1966 Parducci Zinfandel, 1 x 750mL -- $25 5cm1966 Parducci Zinfandel, 3 x 750mL -- $25 5.5cm1966 Parducci Zinfandel, 2 x 750mL -- $25 lstlN.V. Parducci Zinfandel, 3 x 750mL -- $25 6cm, lstl1970 Souverain Zinfandel Napa Valley, 1 x 750mL -- $15 htms, dc, sbsl, scc1970 Souverain Zinfandel Napa Valley, 1 x 750mL -- $15 htms, sos1996 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Black Sears Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $95 WA941997 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, 5 x 750mL -- $39 WA89-91, ST90 sscl1998 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $39 WA90, ST911998 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $39 WA90, ST91 trc1999 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, 2 x 750mL -- $45 WA92, ST921999 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $45 WA92, ST92 scl2000 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, 4 x 750mL -- $45 ST922000 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $45 ST92 trc2001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, 10 x 750mL -- $39 WA91, ST912002 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, 4 x 750mL -- $39 WA91-93, ST912003 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, 8 x 750mL -- $39 WA91-93, ST911997 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $37 WA90-92, ST91 sscl1998 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $33 WA93, ST911999 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, 5 x 750mL -- $35 WA91, ST921999 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $35 WA91, ST92 sscl2000 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, 3 x 750mL -- $35 WA92, ST922000 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, 2 x 750mL -- $35 WA92, ST92 sscl2001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, 6 x 750mL -- $39 WA92, ST922001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $39 WA92, ST92 sscl2002 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, 4 x 750mL -- $59 WA91-93, ST902003 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, 2 x 750mL -- $29 ST902002 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dusi Vineyard, 6 x 750mL -- $55 ST922000 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $65 WA93, ST91-932001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Juvenile, 13 x 750mL -- $49 WA892001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Juvenile, 1 x 750mL -- $49 WA89 scl2001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Juvenile, 1 x 750mL -- $49 WA89 sscl2002 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Juvenile, 13 x 750mL -- $39 WA90-922002 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Juvenile, 1 x 750mL -- $39 WA90-92 sscl2000 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Mead Ranch, 8 x 750mL -- $39 WA912001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Mead Ranch, 4 x 750mL -- $45 WA922001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Mead Ranch, 1 x 750mL -- $45 WA92 sscl2003 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Mead Ranch, 4 x 750mL -- $33 WA90-922003 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Mead Ranch, 2 x 750mL -- $33 WA90-92 sscl1997 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Moore Earthquake Vineyard, 3 x 750mL -- $59 WA94-961997 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Moore Earthquake Vineyard, 4 x 750mL -- $59 WA94-96 sscl1998 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Moore Earthquake Vineyard, 4 x 750mL -- $59 WA921999 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Moore Earthquake Vineyard, 2 x 750mL -- $59 WA951999 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Moore Earthquake Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $59 WA95 scl2000 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Moore Earthquake Vineyard, 3 x 750mL -- $45 WA922001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Moore Earthquake Vineyard, 6 x 750mL -- $79 WA952002 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Moore Earthquake Vineyard, 2 x 750mL -- $75 WA94-972003 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Moore Earthquake Vineyard, 5 x 750mL -- $49 WA93-95 sscl1997 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Old Vines, 1 x 750mL -- $50 WA92-941997 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Old Vines, 3 x 750mL -- $50 WA92-94 scl1997 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Old Vines, 3 x 750mL -- $50 WA92-94 sscl1999 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Old Vines, 4 x 750mL -- $45 WA931999 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Old Vines, 1 x 750mL -- $45 WA93 sscl2001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Old Vines, 28 x 750mL -- $29 WA882001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Pesenti, 15 x 750mL -- $49 WA922001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Pesenti, 1 x 750mL -- $49 WA92 sscl2002 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Pesenti, 13 x 750mL -- $39 WA92-94, ST932000 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Turley Estate, 3 x 750mL -- $39 WA932000 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Turley Estate, 3 x 750mL -- $39 WA93 sscl2001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Turley Estate, 2 x 750mL -- $75 WA952002 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Turley Estate, 5 x 750mL -- $59 WA92-942002 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Turley Estate, 2 x 750mL -- $59 WA92-94 ss    (hide)

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  May 2012

  Dashe Cellars Zinfandel Dry Creek Florence Vineyard 2008

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  Pours a deep dark purple color. Lots of dark fruit scents such as prunes, plums and raisins along with some vanilla. Starts off with plenty of sweet plum and raisin flavors hitting the palate. In the middle there is more dark fruit and an undertone of some vanilla and dare I say... Read morePours a deep dark purple color. Lots of dark fruit scents such as prunes, plums and raisins along with some vanilla. Starts off with plenty of sweet plum and raisin flavors hitting the palate. In the middle there is more dark fruit and an undertone of some vanilla and dare I say chocolate? On the back end, more dark fruits with an underlying vanilla and oak. Very well structured with nice tannic presence, but not overly done. A nice moderately lingering taste on the palate. At the price, certainly a fantastic value, one of the best Zin values.    (hide)

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