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Martinelli "Giuseppe & Luisa" Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2016
95
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
(1/2018) "The 2016 Zinfandel Giuseppe & Luisa screams with personality. Bright, red-toned fruit, floral overtones and hints of tobacco all flesh out in the glass, but it is the wine's textural richness and silkiness that elevate the 2016 into the realm of the truly compelling. Racy and super-varietal, the Giuseppe & Luisa is simply a great expression of Russian River Zinfandel. The Giuseppe & Luisa emerges from a parcel planted by Lee Martinelli Sr. with cuttings taken from the original Jackass Hill vineyard his grandparents planted in 1899. Drinking window: 2020 - 2036."
(1/2018) "The 2016 Zinfandel Giuseppe & Luisa screams with personality. Bright, red-toned fruit, floral overtones and hints of tobacco all flesh out in the glass, but it is the wine's textural richness and silkiness that elevate the 2016 into the realm of the truly compelling. Racy and super-varietal, the Giuseppe & Luisa is simply a great expression of Russian River Zinfandel. The Giuseppe & Luisa emerges from a parcel planted by Lee Martinelli Sr. with cuttings taken from the original Jackass Hill vineyard his grandparents planted in 1899. Drinking window: 2020 - 2036."
$
4999
Discount:
750 ML
Ridge "Pagani Ranch" Zinfandel 2016
93
Wine Advocate
94
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
(8/2018) "The 2016 Zinfandel Pagani Ranch is bright, focused and beautifully perfumed. Bright red cherry, blood orange, pomegranate, mint and rose petal notes are all lifted in this exquisite, finessed Zinfandel. Silky, medium in body and gracious, the 2016 is absolutely sublime. The oak is just a bit pronounced at this stage, but that should not be an issue over time. Drink 2022-2035."
(8/2018) "The 2016 Zinfandel Pagani Ranch is bright, focused and beautifully perfumed. Bright red cherry, blood orange, pomegranate, mint and rose petal notes are all lifted in this exquisite, finessed Zinfandel. Silky, medium in body and gracious, the 2016 is absolutely sublime. The oak is just a bit pronounced at this stage, but that should not be an issue over time. Drink 2022-2035."
Ledge Vineyards "Dusi Ranch" Paso Robles Zinfandel 2014
93
Vinous, Josh Raynolds
(9/2016) "Dark purple. Heady, smoke- and spice-accented aromas of blackberry and cherry liqueur and incense take on a hint of Indian spices as the wine opens up. Lush and expansive in the mouth, offering palate-staining black and blue fruit preserve and fruitcake flavors that are lifted and sharpened by a vibrant mineral element. Becomes spicier and more energetic with air and finishes extremely long and smooth; velvety tannins lend gentle grip. Drinking window: 2019 - 2025."
(9/2016) "Dark purple. Heady, smoke- and spice-accented aromas of blackberry and cherry liqueur and incense take on a hint of Indian spices as the wine opens up. Lush and expansive in the mouth, offering palate-staining black and blue fruit preserve and fruitcake flavors that are lifted and sharpened by a vibrant mineral element. Becomes spicier and more energetic with air and finishes extremely long and smooth; velvety tannins lend gentle grip. Drinking window: 2019 - 2025."
$
3899
Discount:
750 ML
Limerick Lane Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2016
95
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
95
Jeb Dunnuck
(6/5/2018) "The 2016 Zinfandel Russian River Estate is another gorgeous wine from this estate. Plums, sandalwood, Asian spices, and a hint of cigar all flow to a seamless, elegant Zinfandel that shows the class and quality of this vintage. With medium to full-bodied richness and building, fine tannin, it has complexity, texture, and length. Bravo!"
(6/5/2018) "The 2016 Zinfandel Russian River Estate is another gorgeous wine from this estate. Plums, sandalwood, Asian spices, and a hint of cigar all flow to a seamless, elegant Zinfandel that shows the class and quality of this vintage. With medium to full-bodied richness and building, fine tannin, it has complexity, texture, and length. Bravo!"
$
3799
Discount:
750 ML
Grgich Hills Estate Napa Valley Zinfandel 2013
90
Our Score
93
Wine Enthusiast
(5/2018) "Fresh and earthy, despite a complete embrace of ripeness, this complex red is lovely and memorable in a constructed blur of dried herb, wild strawberry and vanilla. The oak is integrated and supportive, helping to echo a delightful nuance of white pepper."
(5/2018) "Fresh and earthy, despite a complete embrace of ripeness, this complex red is lovely and memorable in a constructed blur of dried herb, wild strawberry and vanilla. The oak is integrated and supportive, helping to echo a delightful nuance of white pepper."
$
3499
Discount:
750 ML
Storybook Mountain Vineyards "Mayacamas Range" Napa Valley Zinfandel 2014
93
Our Score
92
Wine & Spirits
(12/2017) "Jerry Seps blends this to be the most approachable wine from his estate in the foothills of the Mayacamas. He pulls it off his northeast-facing hillsides, which consistently grow fragrant zinfandel that he shepherds toward a fresh and elegant style. His 2014 is cool, fat and juicy, a dynamic contrast of bright floral cherry notes and earthy savor. Decant it for roast eggplant stuffed with veal."
(12/2017) "Jerry Seps blends this to be the most approachable wine from his estate in the foothills of the Mayacamas. He pulls it off his northeast-facing hillsides, which consistently grow fragrant zinfandel that he shepherds toward a fresh and elegant style. His 2014 is cool, fat and juicy, a dynamic contrast of bright floral cherry notes and earthy savor. Decant it for roast eggplant stuffed with veal."
$
3499
Discount:
750 ML
Amapola Creek "Monte Rosso Vineyard" Sonoma Valley Zinfandel 2015
93
Wine Advocate
(6/29/2018) "The medium garnet-purple colored 2015 Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard gives up notes of baked plums and blueberry compote with touches of black raspberries, fallen leaves and spice box plus touches of unsmoked cigars and garrigue. Full-bodied and packing tons of spicy red berry preserves and earthy layers, it has a firm frame of chewy tannins and great freshness, finishing long."
(6/29/2018) "The medium garnet-purple colored 2015 Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard gives up notes of baked plums and blueberry compote with touches of black raspberries, fallen leaves and spice box plus touches of unsmoked cigars and garrigue. Full-bodied and packing tons of spicy red berry preserves and earthy layers, it has a firm frame of chewy tannins and great freshness, finishing long."
$
3299
Discount:
750 ML
Amapola Creek "Monte Rosso Vineyard" Sonoma Valley Zinfandel 2014
94
Wine Advocate
(3/3/2016) "The 2014 Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard is slightly less potent (15.5%), but production is about the same (670 cases). Dense opaque purple, with a big, sweet blackberry and cassis nose of camphor, roasted meats and hints Provencal herbs and pepper, this rich, full-bodied, inky Zinfandel should drink nicely for at least a decade as well. Drink Date: 2016 - 2022."
(3/3/2016) "The 2014 Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard is slightly less potent (15.5%), but production is about the same (670 cases). Dense opaque purple, with a big, sweet blackberry and cassis nose of camphor, roasted meats and hints Provencal herbs and pepper, this rich, full-bodied, inky Zinfandel should drink nicely for at least a decade as well. Drink Date: 2016 - 2022."
$
3299
Discount:
750 ML
Seghesio "Cortina" Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2015
94
Wine Spectator
(6/15/2018) "Epitomizes Dry Creek Zinfandel, with expressive and briary raspberry, mineral and white pepper flavors that open to elegantly complex cherry, sweet anise and dusty sage notes that persist toward polished tannins. Drink now through 2026."
(6/15/2018) "Epitomizes Dry Creek Zinfandel, with expressive and briary raspberry, mineral and white pepper flavors that open to elegantly complex cherry, sweet anise and dusty sage notes that persist toward polished tannins. Drink now through 2026."
$
3299
Discount:
750 ML
Rombauer California Zinfandel 2016
92
Our Score
(10/2018) This well-known producer makes more than Chardonnay! The Zin is delicious and ripe, with old school jammy red and black fruits, freshly turned earth, and balanced flavors of oak. Drinkable now!
(10/2018) This well-known producer makes more than Chardonnay! The Zin is delicious and ripe, with old school jammy red and black fruits, freshly turned earth, and balanced flavors of oak. Drinkable now!
