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Earthquake Zin(2003)

Over the top and shattering to the veins, all varietals under the Earthquake label are Michael and David’s reserve level wines. These wines possess major concentration and daring flavor with only a limited production offered each year. The original was the Earthquake Zin that came from an old Lodi vineyard planted around the time of San Francisco’s great earthquake in 1906. While mulling over a label name in the vineyard, Michael Phillips thought it only seemed fitting to relate this intense wine with the historical quake. With over 15% alcohol and bold tannins, these dark and voluminous read more...
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jesster
February 2008
Found this wine at Vino Venue in SF. Once again, another wine that I probably wouldn't have tried (due to the silly name), unless a low-risk environment. Huge flavor - spicy, fruity Zin. Unfortunately the price has nearly doubled in the past few years :(
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Gold, Sweeps
June 2007
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Jimmyg
November 2007
This is one really big wine. Not the most complex in flavor but who cares when it tastes this good.
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Birk321
September 2007

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February 2008

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