Zin Valle Vineyards

Podere Poggio Scalette

Il Carbonaione Alta Valle della Greve IGT Sangiovese 2021

AEL
9.0

This is a serious wine - understated, tannic, alot going on. Agree w other reviewers that this vintage may be a bit young to crack open - didn't feel fully integrated yet. — 14 days ago

A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2018

Drinking great. Never over the top type Zin. But complex and very enjoyable — 3 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2022

Day 1 of this year's Smallmouth Smackdown has begun. After 7 hours on the boat, and a dozen bass, it's time to crack into some libations (had a few PBR's on the boat).
This is a lush Zin. Concentrated fruit, but savory and chewy. Blackberry, blood orange, cigar box, and enough structure to age much longer. This is my 3rd Ridge Zin, and I'd have to say I still favor the Pagani Ranch.
Listening to Chris Stapleton
— 4 months ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Dave, bravo my man!! The other advice you received is also great!! I think Pagani vs. Lytton Springs vs. Geyserville vs. any other Ridge Zin is often vintage, since they’re all blends!! (In fact, Geyserville never (mostly?) never says Zinfandel on the label since it very rarely (never?) is at least 75% Zinfandel, which is the CA requirement for varietal name on the label.
Dave

Dave

Thanks for the education! @Doug Powers

Valle dell'Acate

Vittoria Frappato 1870

Delicate and delicious — 8 months ago

Bodegas Salentein

Reserve Estate Bottled Valle de Uco Malbec 2023

Deep Ruby with aromas of dark red fruits, spice and rustic floral notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with pepper spice and cedar notes. Fine grainy tannins, lively acidity, medium finish ending with fruit, spice and mineral notes — 8 months ago

Tom, Rob and 2 others liked this

Familia Zuccardi

Serie A Valle de Uco Malbec 2024

Deep Ruby color, purple hues, aromas of red and black fruits with herb and cigar spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with vanilla, cacao and tobacco. Fine round tannins, medium+ length ending with fruit, tobacco and mineral spice. Good now! — 10 months ago

Tom, Juan and 1 other liked this

Michel Rolland

Clos de los Siete Valle de Uco Malbec Blend 2022

Blend of 50% Malbec, 24% Merlot, 11% Syrah, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby color with aromas of ripe berry fruits floral and spicy herbs. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum fruit with spicy herb, cacao and toasty oak. Fine soft tannins, well balanced, good acidity, medium+ finish, almost creamy, ending with fruit and oak. Nice value! — 17 days ago

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Cuvelier Los Andes

Grand Vin Red Blend 2017

Really, great malbec at its peak — 4 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2023

Good and smooth, light mostly zin. I like — 5 months ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

Old Vine Zinfandel 2022

ESF
8.9

solid Zin - bit too fruit focused & manipulated for my taste, plus it's expensive ($30) for what it is, prolly a crowd pleaser — 5 months ago

Brian, Tom and 6 others liked this

Broc Cellars

Vine Starr Sonoma County Zinfandel 2024

End of my Broc holiday shipment. Light and very tart zin. Blackberry, plum, and craisins. A bit of earthy spiciness, and faint char on the nose. 12.5% abv. With Gouda and mini toasts. One last indulgence before going back to the daily grind. — 8 months ago

Dave, ESF and 5 others liked this

Seghesio Family Vineyards

Sonoma County Zinfandel 2022

ESF
9.0

So solid, year in year out - I know they make a ton of this, and yes it’s at Costco, but when you’re looking for a reliable Zin, this is it. Bordering on being too fruit forward - this barely checks the box for secondary aromas & flavors. Balanced harmonious with intermediate aging potential. Try to find their single vineyard offerings. — 2 years ago

Tom, Bob and 6 others liked this

Dalla Valle Vineyards

Maya 2012

This wine is still rocking. Last 2012 btl unfortunately. — 12 days ago

Jan, Joe and 1 other liked this

Dalla Valle Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

1 hour decant(some fine/cloudy sediment). A striking still dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: Intoxicating notes of stewed dark fruit, floral, potting soil, cinnamon, mint, coffee grounds. Taste: silky, balanced, savory, creamy, juicy wine with dried blackberry, currants, dark chocolate, earth, mocha, crushed stone, and a peppery graphite long finish. YUM! Somewhere in its peaked drinking window so drink em if you got em. Unfortunately, my last bottle. — a month ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Tom, ESF and 10 others liked this

Casa Madero

3V Valle de Parras Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2023

Mexican wine after a harrowing time in secondary #El Paso — 5 months ago

Gnarly Head

Old Vine Zin Lodi Zinfandel 2023

It’s a winner? Yea — 6 months ago

Turley

Juvenile California Zinfandel 2014

Wonderful. Of course, it’s a Turley Zin. — 8 months ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Danilo Thomain

Enfer D'Arvier Petit Rouge

Beautiful northern IT style red, light body — 9 months ago

Familia Zuccardi

Q Valle de Uco Malbec 2020

A deep purple Malbec with juicy tannins. Aromas of fresh fruits and herbs laced with spice. Would do well if aged longer, however, I enjoyed it. — 4 years ago