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Zinfandels garner gold at Sonoma competition

 
 

 
 

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•  2009 Mayo Family Vineyard Reserve Zinfandel, Ricci Vineyard, Russian River Valley: very rich black raspberry and bitter chocolate aromas and flavors, ripe tannins; $50.

•  2010 Mayo Family Vineyard Zinfandel, Ricci Vineyard, Russian River Valley: tangy red raspberry and spice aromas and flavors, ripe tannins; $40.

•  2010 Mayo Family Vineyard Reserve Zinfandel, Ricci Vineyard, Russian River valley: hint of cedar, sweet red raspberry flavors, zaftig; $50.

•  2010 Mazzocco Sonoma Reserve Zinfandel, Smith Orchard, Dry Creek Valley: oak aromas, sweet black raspberry and chocolate flavors, mellow, very fruity; $52.

•  2010 Mazzocco Sonoma Zinfandel, Pony Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley: sweet and mellow, with red raspberry and black plum flavors, opulent; $44.

•  2010 Mazzocco Sonoma Zinfandel, West Dry Creek, Dry Creek Valley: rich, sweet red raspberry and milk chocolate flavors, smooth; $38.

•  2010 Mazzocco Sonoma Reserve Zinfandel, West Dry Creek, Dry Creek Valley: rich, intense red raspberry and bitter chocolate aromas and flavors; $52.

•  2010 Mazzocco Sonoma Reserve Zinfandel, Serracino Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley: soft and rich, with sweet black raspberry and milk chocolate flavors; $52.

2010 Mazzocco Sonoma Zinfandel, Serracino Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley: powerful black raspberry and chocolate aromas and flavors, big, ripe tannins; $38.

•  2010 Wilson Winery Reserve Zinfandel, Carl’s Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley: pure, concentrated black raspberry flavors, big tannins; $48.

•  2010 Wilson Winery Zinfandel, Bramble Creek, Alexander Valley: hearty red raspberry and mocha aromas and flavors, rich, long finish; $36.

•  2010 Wilson Winery Diane’s Reserve Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley: rich, ripe red raspberry aromas and flavors, generous and lush; $68.

•  2010 Soda Rock Winery Wentworth Reserve Zinfandel, Sonoma County: aromas of black raspberries and bitter chocolate, firm tannins; $44.

•  2011 Stephen & Walker Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley: full-bodied, concentrated red raspberry aromas and flavors; $39.

Fred Tasker has retired from The Miami Herald but is still writing about wine for the McClatchy News Service. He can be reached at fredtaskerwine@gmail.com.

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