2010 Trinitas “Mysterium” Red Blend
Juicy and floral, this kitchen sink wine offers light bright fruit supported by firm tannins. The nose has black cherry, strawberry jam, and rosewater. Black cherry and plum, loaded with plum skins, lead, follo...
2012 Judd’s Hill Rose
Dry and very crisp, this would pair well with a lentil salad. Recommended (88).
From AVAs to Zinfandel, Jancis takes on American Wine
British wine critic Jancis Robinson has something of a romantic debt to American wine. Robinson and co-author Linda Murray have now written American Wine, a comprehensive book encompassing a range of United States wines from the well known to the obscure.
Open That Bottle Night – Wrap Up
John pulled the cork on our 1973 Dry Creek Vineyard Petite Sirah and it came out whole, wet and dark halfway up.
Shippey Vineyards
It is still young. It's big tannins are still rough, calling for well-marbled ribeye or five years in the cellar. Recommended (88-90).
2009 Sin Zin Zinfandel
Notes of strawberry and a very light touch of pepper in the aroma, both of which continue on the palate. The body is somewhat light for a zinfandel, but there are some tannins to balance the fruit. Nice with grilled burgers.
The Oldest Zinfandel of Amador County, Original Grandpere Vineyard
At 143 years of age, the Original Grandpere Vineyard in the Sierra Foothills is the oldest documented Zinfandel vineyard in California, and it still produces wines of high quality.