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Peter Franus Brandlin Vineyard Zinfandel Napa Valley (2007)

Aug.15, 2012 in 90+ Point Wines, Napa Valley, Rankings and Ratings Leave a Comment

Rank:  4th Place Rating:  94 Approximate Price:  $34 Cutting:  A fantastic complex wine with raspberry, vanilla, cinnamon and cherry characteristics.   The Peter Franus Brandlin Vineyard Zinfandel from Napa Valley has complex raspberry, vanilla, cinnamon and cherry aromas and flavors.  This is a beautifully crafted medium textured wine with a long finish.  This wine received […]

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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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