Easton Rinaldi Vineyard Zinfandel 2012
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Easton Rinaldi Vineyard Zinfandel 2012
Easton Rinaldi Vineyard Zinfandel 2012Winemaker Notes
Critical Acclaim
Once and Future Oakley Road Zinfandel 2016
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Once and Future Oakley Road Zinfandel 2016
Once and Future Oakley Road Zinfandel 201692 points Connoisseurs Guide
Very much showing the richness inherent in Zinfandel sourced in the very old, sandy-soiled vineyards of Contra Costa County, this extremely outgoing effort is rife with juicy, berry-like fruit. It is a big, mouthfilling working that is both unctuous and balanced, and, while unabashedly ripe and marked by a palpable edge of finishing heat, it neatly avoids the pitfalls of chocolaty excess. There is assuredly nothing shy about it, and it begs pairing with appropriately rich foods, but, for other than those who simply have no use for full-throttle Zins, it is a deep and immensely satisfying wine. **Two Stars** 
(6/2018)
92 points Vinous
Succulent dark cherry, tobacco, spice, cedar and leather flesh out in the 2016 Zinfandel Oakley Road Vineyard. Expressive aromatics give the wine shape and expansiveness that is matched by the raciness of the sweet, pliant fruit. Exuberant and forward, with terrific depth and fine balance, the Zinfandel is a winner from Joel Peterson. (AG) (4/2018)
91 points Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
From vines planted in the 1890s, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Zinfandel Oakley Road Vineyard rocks up with an incredibly spicy nose of cloves, cinnamon stick and anise over a core of prunes, raisin cake and sandalwood with a waft of potpourri. Medium to full-bodied, the palate explodes with berry preserves and exotic spices notes, with a lively line and chewy tannins, finishing with lingering dried fruit nuances. (LPB) (6/2018)
Ridge Geyserville 2018
Ridge Geyserville 2018The Ridge Geyserville bottling has always been based on old vine Zinfandel combined with other red varieties planted in the same vineyard. It is as classic as any California wine gets, the sort of bottle you buy year in and year out to get a grasp on the vagaries of each vintage. Jeb Dunnuck wrote the following in his review of the 2018 Ridge Geyserville and gave the wine 95 points.
A wine that always delivers, the 2018 Geyserville from Ridge comes all from a single vineyard in the Alexander Valley and checks in as 68% Zinfandel, 20% Carignane, 10% Petite Sirah, and the rest Alicante Bouschet. It has a big, cedary bouquet of red and black plums, sandalwood, potpourri, and Asian spices that develops and fills out nicely with time in the glass. This carries to a more medium-bodied Zinfandel that has wonderful purity of fruit, present yet ripe tannins, flawless balance, and a great, great finish. This structured yet ethereal example of this cuvée ranks with the finest vintages to date. Drink it any time over the coming 10-15 years.
Rombauer Zinfandel 2017 750ML
Rombauer Zinfandel 2017 750MLOur classic California Zinfandel is dark purple-ruby, with a bright crimson hue. On the nose, concentrated aromas of blackberry and raspberry meld with clove and spice. Lush flavors of raspberry, blackberry jam, plums and vanilla flood the palate, followed by touches of white pepper in the background. Plush and round tannins and great length make for a fresh and enticing finish.
Turley “Buck” Cobb Zinfandel 2018
Turley “Buck” Cobb Zinfandel 2018Critical Acclaim
Range: 91-93+
It only seemed fitting to acquire a new estate in the Motherland of Zinfandel: Gold Rush Country. Amador County was the landing spot for the aspiring miners during the Gold Rush in 1800s. Nowadays, we harvest a different kind of “gold” from these hills – the sweet juice from the vines miners brought with them and planted.
Planted at 1,500 feet on the volcanic, granitic hillside near our new property in Amador, the Cobb Vineyard Zinfandel is an homage to Buck Cobb, owner of the vineyard and from whom we purchased the Karly property. The rocky conditions and more extreme weather (including snow!) in this dry-farmed vineyard make for a hearty, robust Zinfandel.
- Year Planted: Original in 1970s, majority of current vineyard planted in late 1990s
- Varieties Grown: 16 acres to Zinfandel. 1-2 acres each to: Vermentino, Primitivo, Alicante Bouchet, Petite Syrah, Mataro, and Barbera
- Wines Produced: Zinfandel, Vermentino (White Coat), and Juvenile contribution
- Vineyard Size: 25 acres
- Organic: Yes
- Farming Method: Dry farmed and head-trained
- Primary Soil Profile: Mainly Granitic with volcanic soil – Ahwahnee Rocky Loam and Sierra Coarse Sandy Loam
- Elevation: 1,500 ft.
- AVA: Amador County, Shenandoah Valley
- First Turley Vintage: 2012
