Valdez Family Winery

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  May 2013

  Valdez Family Winery Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley U.V. El Diablo Vineyard 2011

  Snoothrank:

  Fantastic sauvignon blanc from northern Russian River. More Sancerre than New Zealand or Australian. Not so much grapefruit but more lemon peel, green apple, subtle honey and great balance. I'm going to get more of this! Read More

  Wine review by 357808vin0vin0 357808

  
  
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  April 2013

  Valdez Family Winery U. V. El Diablo Vineyard Chardonnay 2010

  Snoothrank:

  Big Russian River Chardonnay. Oak, lemon chiffon and subtle acidity come through initially. Some smoke on the nose with a slightly cloudy appearance (assuming due to non-filtering). Read More

  Wine review by 357808vin0vin0 357808

  
  
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  April 2013

  Valdez Family Winery Zinfandel Rockpile Botticelli Vineyard 2008

  Snoothrank:

  Big Rockpile zin. Tons of dark fruit, dried plum, smoke, leather, tobacco with a nice long finish. Lots of body and character. Read More

  Wine review by 357808vin0vin0 357808

  
  

• February 2013

  The Zinner party was last night, but preparations began a week or two ago when I realized I had accumulated some Zins that needed consuming.  I had been lured by a cellar sale on BPWine that featured a ton of Turley wines from different vineyards at really attractive prices.  By the time I pulled the trigger, the best values appeared to be a 200... Read More

  Forum post in the topic The Zinner Party

  
  
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  December 2012

  Valdez Family Winery Petite Sirah Dry Creek Valley Landy Vineyard 2008

  Snoothrank:

  This is a big wine with loads of dark fruit, earthiness, smoke, leather, and medium tannins. It's chewy, has a bit of an alcohol edge (though only 14.5%) with a long finish. Needs time to breathe. Read More

  Wine review by 357808vin0vin0 357808

  
  
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  October 2012

  Valdez Family Winery Zinfandel Russian River Valley Landy Vineyard 2007

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  No written review

  Wine review by Reesepi3eces

  
  

• August 2012

  We're heading to Russian River in a couple of weeks for a long weekend.  I have the first couple of days planned out fairly well with a good idea of the local wineries we're going to visit. We're giong to take a day trip on that Sunday and do some traveling and either head to Mendocino or the Clear Lake area. We'd like to take in some sites plus... Read More

  Forum post in the topic Things to do north of Russian... by 357808vin0vin0 357808

  
  

• September 2010

  I am hosting a Schreiner's Winers tasting Saturday and we're covering zins.  I was wondering what some Snooth favorites are.  I am looking to get 6-9 bottles from various areas and price ranges.  I already have a 2007 Plungerhead.  I was thinking something from Ridge?  Robert Biale?  Renwood, Ravenswood or Cosentino.  Thoughts? Read More

  Forum post in the topic Zin Choices for tasting

  
  
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  June 2010

  Valdez Rockpile Zin

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  No written review

  Wine review by Lilikoi

  
  
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  October 2009

  Valdez Family Winery Zinfandel Rockpile Rockpile Road Vineyard 2006

  Snoothrank:

  A very solid Zinfandel, smooth finish, rich fruit are the dominant characteristics. Read More

  Wine review by fthead9

  
  

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