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Ballantine Block 9 Reserve Zinfandel Napa Valley (2007)

Aug.20, 2012 in 90+ Point Wines, Napa Valley, Rankings and Ratings 1 Comment

Rank:  2nd  Place (tie) Rating:  93 Approximate Price:  $30 Cutting:  A big complex Zinfandel featuring intense blackberry, black cherry, licorice and coffee characteristics.   The Ballantine Block 9 Reserve Zinfandel from Napa Valley features intense blackberry, black cherry, licorice and coffee aromas and flavors.  This is a complex wine that adds spice and oak characteristics […]

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Napa Valley Zinfandel August 2012 Tasting Preview

Aug.10, 2012 in Napa Valley Leave a Comment

Napa Valley is known for elegant, but vibrant Zinfandels.  AVAs such as Howell Mountain and Atlas Peak within Napa Valley are making some especially exciting wines.  Join us during the next several days as we taste and rank these five Napa Valley Zinfandels: Ballantine Block 9 Reserve Zinfandel Napa Valley (2007) Outpost Zinfandel Howell Mountain […]

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