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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | SLAKED APRIL 3, 2009 Ridge Vineyards Z-List Spring Shipment 55% zinfandel, 22% carignane, 18% petite sirah, and 2% mataro, aged in 12% new American oak (the balance 1-5 years old) the Geyserville is from the western edge of Alexander Valley. Tags: Cellar Selection 2004 2 stars USA Central California 3 stars Ridge Vineyards 2007 Sonoma Napa Valley Drink this with dinner over the next 4-5 years. | SLAKED MARCH 5, 2009 2005 Ridge Vineyards Buchignani Ranch Zinfandel ** The second Advanced Tasting Program release of 2009 is the 2005 Buchignani Ranch Zinfandel ** From 44 barrels of 96% zinfandel and 4% carignane from the same vineyard, "This wine comes from a small planting of old-vine zinfandel on the Buchignani Ranch on Dutcher Creek Road in the hills on the far western edge of the Alexander Valley appellation. | WINE TASTING GUY MAY 5, 2008 NorCal day 2: Sonoma It was actually the 2004 "old vine" Estate Alexander Valley Zin that I liked most. Sangiovese is often a lighter red with greater acidity. | BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE APRIL 29, 2007 Wine with the In-Laws, San Diego Style 2001 Hafner Reserve Chardonnay, Alexander Valley - Great nose of vanilla and tropical fruit, pineapple, citrus too. 2000 Hafner Reserve Chardonay, Alexander Valley - Not in the same league as the '01 right now. 1997 Hafner Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley - So have you figured it out? 500 bottles of wine in the bins! | | | | | | | | | -
BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2007 Roundup - Recent Sips to lay down in the cellar for a while. 1999 Simi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley , $45. 2001 Hafner Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley , $32. Its been a really good wine drinking month. 2001 Domaine Rollin Pernand-Vergelesses , $30 (375ml). Drank at a restaurant, so retail would be about $12-15, I imagine. MORE >>
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