Rank: 4th Place (tie) Rating: 87 Approximate Price: $19 Cutting: A medium bodied Zinfandel with currant, raisin, blackberry, black cherry and pepper characteristics. The Rodney Strong Knotty Vines Zinfandel from Northern Sonoma displays currant, raisin, blackberry, black cherry and pepper aromas. These characteristics show through on the palate where they are joined by spice […]
Sonoma County typically represents a benchmark for quality Zinfandel. The five wines in our upcoming tasting include a mix of reliable stalwarts and lesser known surprises. Check back to see the results. Rodney Strong Knotty Vines Zinfandel Northern Sonoma (2008) Rosenblum St. Peter’s Church Vineyard Zinfandel Sonoma County (2007) St. Francis Old Vines Zinfandel Sonoma […]
Summary All of our Zinfanatics liked each of the Sonoma County Zinfandels tasted in May 2010. However, in any ranking, something has to finish in the bottom group. As you will see, our bottom four Sonoma County Zins included the two wines rated the highest by our senior Zinfanatic. Listed in alphabetical order, here are […]
