*Two Stars & Good Value* Abundant ripe-berry fruit is in charge every step of the way here, and never wavers even as a bit of late-arriving heat comes into play. The wine is fleshy and full with fine acidity affording it plenty of vigor and a very long finish, and, even if not long on refinement or polish, this is a deep and confident Zinfandel that is quite delicious even now. And it promises to stay around for a good many years into the future. (5/ 2013)
Green & Red has long been one of our favorite under-the-radar producers in California, but word seems to be spreading - the 2009 vintage of this sustainably farmed Zinfandel was named *Year's Best Zinfandel* by Wine & Spirits Magazine in 2012. The property is situated on the steep hills flanking Chiles Valley east of Napa, where red iron soils are striped with green serpentine, on a site originally planted to vineyards in the 1890's. Their "Chiles Canyon" Zin blends fruit from their three mountain estate vineyards, each of which sit at different elevations (ranging from 900-2000 ft) with different exposures. Aged in half French oak and half American oak for fourteen months, the combination yields a wine with zesty mountain fruit character accented by earth spice and savory herb notes that consistently over-delivers in quality for the price. With dark cherry and raspberry aromas and flavors punctuated by notes of expresso, clove and laurel, the delicious 2010 is recommended with wood-grilled grilled steak and veggies.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2011 Easton Amador County Zinfandel $14.99
2011 Shenandoah Vineyards "Special Reserve" Zinfandel $9.99
2011 Seghesio Sonoma County Zinfandel $19.99
2010 Ravenswood "Teldeschi" Dry Creek Zinfandel $24.99
2009 Seghesio "Old Vines" Sonoma County Zinfandel $29.99
