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Wines
of the Week:
Unique American Values - Under $25, 90 Points
While
there are a few other places on the planet that produce Zinfandel
and Petite Sirah, domestic growers in have made them uniquely
American in many ways. So why not celebrate our country with
a bottle of one or the other or both? (We'd recommend both.)
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Artezin
2016 Old Vine Zinfandel
Winery:
Artezin
Grape(s): 84%
Zinfandel & 16% Petite Sirah and Carignan
Region: Mendicino County, Ca
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Waves of bramble berries, plums, and black cherries meld
with hints of brown spice and pepper on the nose. Jammy
dark fruit comes up front, with blackberry, blueberry,
and plum and then moves into suggestions of clove, white
pepper, and herbs on the palate. Quite rich and layered
for around $15, match it up with a spicy BBQ dish.
Rating: 90 |
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Seghesio
2016 Zinfandel
Winery:
Seghesio
Grape(s): 83%
Zinfandel, 12% Petite Sirah & 5% other
Region: Sonoma County, Ca
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 20-25
Review:
Lots of dark fruit comes forth on the nose with blueberries,
cherries, and blackberries leading the way. That fruit
follows through on the palate, alongside expressions of
brown spice, graham cracker, and anise. Lush and rich,
it will match up well with a juicy bacon burger.
Rating: 91 |
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Michael
David 2015 "Petite Petit" Blend
Winery:
Michael David
Grape(s): 85%
Petite Sirah & 15% Petit Verdot
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Lots of blueberries and blackberries combine with hints
of spice and toasty oak on the nose. Cocoa tannins frame
flavors of blueberry, boysenberry, and blackberry on the
palate, accented by suggestions of pepper, graham cracker,
and graphite. Rich and big, it will pair nicely with hearty,
spicy foods.
Rating: 90 |
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Concannon
2016 Petite Sirah
Winery:
Concannon
Grape(s): Petite
Sirah
Region: Livermore Valley, Ca
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Blueberries and blackberries intermingle with hints of
pepper and bacon on the nose. Ripe blueberry, black cherry,
and bramble berry fruit notes play nicely among expressions
of spice and herbs on the palate . Polished tannins and
a good balance of fruit and non-fruit flavors make this
a nice buy for around $15.
Rating: 90 |
By
Jason Barlow
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*Wines
rated with a "+" need
a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will
do so over the coming years
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