Murphy-Goode Liar's Dice Zinfandel 2005

  • 91 Connoisseurs'
    Guide
2020 Vintage In Stock
21 99
OFFER 10% off your order of $99+
Ships today if ordered in next 8 hours
You purchased the 2016 12/12/20
1
Limit Reached
You purchased the 2016 12/12/20
Alert me about new vintages and availability
Murphy-Goode Liar's Dice Zinfandel 2005 Front Label
Murphy-Goode Liar's Dice Zinfandel 2005 Front Label

Product Details


Varietal

Region

Producer

Vintage
2005

Size
750ML

Your Rating

0.0 Not For Me NaN/NaN/N

Somm Note

Winemaker Notes

Approximately 15% of the grapes in Murphy-Goode 2005 Liar's DiceZinfandel came from the Dry Creek Valley which adds in flavorsof spice and black raspberries. The wine was aged 14 months inFrench and American oak barrels.

"Mouthwatering aromas of perfectly ripe, dark fruits – blackcherries, plums and ripe blackberries – foretell the luscious flavorsof this Zinfandel. On the palate there is an explosion of fruit."
- Winemaker David Ready, Jr.

This is a very adaptable, food-friendly wine; enjoy it with grilledmeats, from burgers to steaks, sausage or lamb kebobs.

Professional Ratings

  • 91
    We fully admit to being unaccustomed to finding anything like "polish" in a wine of this size and ripeness, but both polish and balance are the hallmarks of this deeply filled wine. It leads with intense aromas of blackberries, sweet smoke and cream, and it follows up on that promise with rich, well-composed flavors of emphatic fruit. It is firmed by a nice trim of tannins and shows little in the way of intrusive heat despite its 15.8% alcohol. It is withal a fairly serious wine, and it seems certain to improve for another three to five years.

Other Vintages

2020
  • 91 Wine
    Enthusiast
2016
  • 89 Wilfred
    Wong
2015
  • 89 Wilfred
    Wong
2014
  • 89 Wilfred
    Wong
2013
  • 90 Wine
    Enthusiast
2012
  • 90 Wine
    Spectator
  • 90 Wine
    Enthusiast
2009
  • 89 Wine
    Spectator
  • 88 Wine &
    Spirits
2008
  • 90 Wine &
    Spirits
2006
  • 89 Wine &
    Spirits
2000
  • 87 Wine
    Enthusiast
Murphy-Goode

Murphy-Goode

View all products
Murphy-Goode, California
Murphy-Goode Winery Image
Twenty years ago, Tim Murphy, Dale Goode and Dave Ready shared a vision: grow distinctive grapes, produce delicious wine, have fun and make friends in the process. They founded their three-family partnership in 1985 and launched the brand with two wines: estate grown Fumé Blanc and Chardonnay.

In the beginning, only the Murphy family's ranch and the Murphy-Goode Vineyard provided the grapes. Over the years, Murphy-Goode Winery steadily increased production, expanding the winery capacity and augmenting the harvest with fruit from the winery's "grower partners," local farmers and neighbors who shared the Murphy-Goode vision.

Initially the partners custom-crushed their grapes at a neighboring winery; consultant Merry Edwards guided the winemaking. After constructing a modest production facility on Tim Murphy's Alexander Valley ranch in 1987, they hired Winemaker Christina Benz. Chris made fifteen vintages of Murphy-Goode wine before turning the winemaking over to David Ready Jr. in 2001.

In recent years, the winery's focus has shifted from primarily white wine to distinctive red wines, particularly Bordeaux blends. Today, Murphy's three sons oversee the vineyards. Dave Ready's two sons make the wine. With exceptional grapes, inspired winemaking and the guiding values of the founding partners, the Murphy-Goode team is entering a fresh, new era of excellence.

Image for Zinfandel Wine content section
View all products

Unapologetically bold, spice-driven and jammy, Zinfandel has secured its title as the darling of California vintners by adapting well to the state's diverse microclimates and landscapes. Born in Croatia, it later made its way to southern Italy where it was named Primitivo. Fortunately, the imperial nursery of Vienna catalogued specimens of the vine, and it later made its way to New England in 1829. Parading the true American spirit, Zinfandel found a new home in California during the Gold Rush of 1849. Somm Secret—California's ancient vines of Zinfandel are those that survived the neglect of Prohibition; today these vines produce the most concentrated, ethereal and complex examples.

Image for Sonoma County Wine California content section
View all products

Home to a diverse array of smaller AVAs with varied microclimates and soil types, Sonoma County has something for every wine lover. Physically twice as large as Napa Valley, the region only produces about half the amount of wine but boasts both tremendous quality and variety. With its laid-back atmosphere and down-to-earth attitude, the wineries of Sonoma are appreciated by wine tourists for their friendliness and approachability. The entire county intends to become a 100% sustainable winegrowing region by 2019.

Sonoma County wines are produced with carefully selected grape varieties to reflect the best attributes of their sites—Dry Creek Valley’s consistent sunshine is ideal for Zinfandel, while the warm Alexander Valley is responsible for rich, voluptuous red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are important throughout the county, most notably in the cooler AVAs of Russian River, Sonoma Coast and Carneros. Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Syrah have also found a firm footing here.

RGL30040_2005 Item# 93506

Internet Explorer is no longer supported.
Please use a different browser like Edge, Chrome or Firefox to enjoy all that Wine.com has to offer.

It's easy to make the switch.
Enjoy better browsing and increased security.

Yes, Update Now

Search for ""