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Grgich Hills Zinfandel 2005


Zinfandel

from Napa Valley, California

red wine
Organically grown grapes
Our Price: $29.99
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
1999
Wine Spectator 1999 Zinfandel 89 point ratingWine Spectator 1999 Zinfandel 89 point rating
1996
Wine Enthusiast 1996 Zinfandel 92 point ratingWine Enthusiast 1996 Zinfandel 92 point rating
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Grgich Hills ages their Zinfandel in large oak casks so the flavors are well integrated but not overwhelmed by oak. The result is an irresistible mix of strawberries and raspberries with a hint of allspice that keeps evolving as the wine sits in the glass.

Nicely balanced between acidity and alcohol, this medium-bodied Zinfandel's forward fruit and soft tannins make it a great match with grilled meats, pizza and pastas with tomato sauce.

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SloeSwede - San Jose, CA (read all my reviews)
  Unexpected - 7/29/2008
I would buy this wine again

I couldn't tell whether the year or so since tasting a zin affected my impression but this really swallowed smoothly for me. I was less impressed with the rated Grgich fume blanc bought and tasted at the same time.


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