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Turley Dragon Vineyard Zinfandel Howell Mountain (2008)

Aug.17, 2012 in 90+ Point Wines, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, Rankings and Ratings Leave a Comment

Rank:  2nd Place (tie) Rating:  91 Approximate Price:  $55 Cutting:  A wine featuring intense chocolate, currant, spice and blackberry characteristics.   The Turley Dragon Vineyard Zinfandel from Howell Mountain features intense chocolate, currant, spice and blackberry aromas.  On the palate these same characteristics are joined by plum and pepper.  This is a terrific medium t […]

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Outpost Zinfandel Howell Mountain (2007)

Aug.13, 2012 in 90+ Point Wines, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, Rankings and Ratings Leave a Comment

Rank:  5th Place Rating:  90 Approximate Price:  $45 Cutting:  An excellent medium bodied wine with vanilla, raspberry, cherry and pepper characteristics.   Powerful toasty vanilla, raspberry, cherry and pepper aromas highlight the Outpost Zinfandel from Howell Mountain.  On the palate, cherry, berry and pepper flavors predominate.  Some tasters observed licorice and plum characteristics.  This is […]

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