As we welcome 2012, we decided to look back at some of our favorite wines from 2011 as well as invite wineries to submit their own favorites. Bottles were divided into categories based on their type and/or varietal compositions. (A minimum of 10 submissions were required to create a category.) Based on the wines submitted, ...
Winery: Cedarville Grape(s): Zinfandel Region: El Dorado County Year: 2009 Special Designation: (none) Price: 20-25 Review: A bouquet of leather, blackberry, raspberries, and white pepper rises from a glass. Flavors of dark berries come forth on the palate accented by leather, spice, and a hint of minerals. The wine has a hearty character that’s ...
Grape(s): Zinfandel Winery: Summit Lake Region: Napa Valley Year: 2007 Special Designation: (none) Price: 20-25 Review: Lovely aromas of blueberries and boysenberries are accented by a hint of pepper on the nose. A sip unfurls lush dark fruit flavors rounded out by notes of spice and clove. A very smooth Zin, if you like ...
Grape(s): Zinfandel Winery: Tamas Estates Region: Livermore Year: 2009 Special Designation: (none) Price: 10-15 Review: Aromas of blackberries, black cherries, and strawberries meld with notes of sweet spice and pepper on the nose. Flavors of strawberry, cherry, plum, clove, cinnamon, and bit of spice emerge on the palate. A lush wine with nice balance ...
Grape(s): Zinfandel Winery: J J Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2008 Special Designation: (none) Price: 15-20 Review: A bouquet of plums, strawberries, and currants is accented by notes of vanilla, sweet spice, and smoke. The palate offers flavors of plum, strawberry-jam, vanilla, clove and tobacco. A softer, easy-drinking wine, if you like fruitier Zins ...
Grape(s): Zinfandel Winery: De Loach Region: Sonoma County Year: 2009 Special Designation: (none) Price: 15-20 Review: Aromas of raspberries, cherries, and boysenberries are accented by notes of game and sweet spice on the nose. A sip unfurls flavors of cherry, blackberry, and raspberry complicated by suggestions of clove, nutmeg, cedar, and a hint of pepper. ...
Grape(s): Zinfandel Winery: Chiarito Winery Region: Mendocino County Year: 2007 Special Designation: (none) Price: 20-25 Review: Aromas of blackberries, cherries, and currants come together with notes of pepper, earth, and licorice. Blackberry and cherry flavors emerge on the palate, accompanied by highlights of sweet spice and pepper. Smooth but with a bit more kick ...
Grape(s): Zinfandel Winery: Loma Linda Region: Paso Robles Year: 2008 Special Designation: (none) Price: 25-30 Review: The nose offers aromas of bramble fruit and strawberries. The palate offers flavors of blackberry, plum, and strawberry with hints of sweet spice and a bit of must. A softer wine, best for fans of more reserved Zin ...
Grape(s): Zinfandel Winery: David Coffaro Region: Dry Creek Valley – Sonoma County Year: 2009 Special Designation: Block 6 Review: Aromas of blackberries, boysenberries, and plum are accented by notes of dark-chocolate and oak. A sip reveals flavors of blackberries, plum, and currants rounded out by nuances of oak, sweet spice, and a hint of ...
Grape(s): Zinfandel and Petite Sirah Winery: Dutcher Crossing Region: Dry Creek Valley – Sonoma County Year: 2009 Special Designation: Proprietor’s Reserve Price: 25-30 Review: A rich nose of boysenberries, blueberries, and raspberries is accented by notes of pepper. Lively berry flavors come to life on the palate rounded out by suggestions of pepper and ...
The Beverly Hills Wine Festival™ 2012 is the most prestigious wine festival in all of the united states....
On 2/18/12, meet the winemakers and taste Alsace-style white wines from around the world, including Riesling, Gewurztraminer,...
