tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85529652024-03-05T01:13:29.078-08:00pelogTable wine on mine. My suggestions and comments about afordable wines available in Bay Area.
"pelog" is for "pelure d'oignon" (a very cheap French wine "onion peel"), "pelous" my last name and "blog" of course.ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-25278021439816120222012-07-09T18:50:00.002-07:002012-07-09T18:50:41.399-07:00The Climber 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As it becomes more and more difficult to find new Zin that I haven't tried yet, I am looking now into blends which contain zinfandel grappe. This one, The Climber, a <a href="http://www.cliffamilywinery.com/downloads/2010-Climber_Red-ST.pdf" target="_blank">blend</a> of 5 different grappes including 50% of zin, was very nice for $12.99 at Berkeley Bowl. Not as heavy as an 100% zin, it is appropriate for pairing with many type of food from BBQ meat to cheese. While blends are most common in France, they are still rare in California but it seems the way to go, offering winemakers a wider range of options to craft complex and delicate wines (instead of using chemicals!). I will definitely explore more of these blends in the future.ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-24216440013929249022012-07-09T18:36:00.000-07:002012-07-09T18:37:32.784-07:00Costco Zin Grandmere 2009<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While I had a bad experience with wine bought at Costco (see previous post), I have to say that they are selling some very good wines at very good prices.<br />
They are even selling wine under their own label "Kirkland" which was worth a try. Here I tried the old vine Zinfandel from Amador county named 'Grandmere'. The price was somewhere between $10 and $15 which in fact was a deal for the quality of this wine. It was a pleasant surprise and I will definitely get more of it next time I visit this store. More description on their <a href="http://costcowineblog.com/2012/03/20/2009-kirkland-signature-amador-county-zinfandel.aspx" target="_blank">blog</a>.ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-14205196629525998872012-06-11T14:05:00.001-07:002012-06-11T14:05:32.306-07:00the bad Ridge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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May be I haven't been lucky on the bottle of this 2009 zin from <a href="http://www.sableridge.com/" target="_blank">Sable Ridge vineyards</a> but I couldn't finish my glass :-( Good thing I bought it at Costco $13, almost half the price offered at the winery! It was fizzy on the tongue with unpleasant taste. I will not take the risk to try it again to confirm it was bad luck unless someone can share a good experience with it!ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-65223293261223248252012-06-11T13:59:00.000-07:002012-06-11T14:06:06.578-07:00the good Ridge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This 2007 zinfandel was nice. not sure where it was purchased or how much it cost. I cannot even find a lot of info online about it...ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-2200261840038424412012-02-22T15:23:00.000-08:002012-02-22T15:23:28.926-08:00Kenwood 2009 Zin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well this bottle was priced $29.99 at BevMo but with the 2nd bottle offered at 5 cents I gave it a try. I have been more attracted by the word "reserve" on the label than the brand which is likely more of a wine factory than a winery considering the volume produced: hundreds of thousands of cases every year come out of <a href="http://www.kenwoodvineyards.com/" target="_blank">Kenwood Vineyards</a>. For $30 a bottle this wine is definitely not a deal; at $15 it is correct even if it doesn't have any character for a zinfandel but it is pleasant to drink and doesn't leave a bad taste or headache afterwards. Unlike many Zins it would pair well with food (red meats in sauce) and the quality is probably consistent across the thousand of cases produced. Not my favorite but likely to please most.ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-60624442109701933522012-01-19T18:38:00.000-08:002012-01-19T18:39:16.700-08:00Leonhardt zin 2007<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Found at Trader's Joe for $12 something. Good enough, not too strong, easy to drink. It appears to be much more expensive at the <a href="http://www.leonhardtvineyards.com/index.php" target="_blank">winery</a>! I will try it again for sure.ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-76916241084450122002012-01-04T16:23:00.000-08:002012-01-04T16:23:33.564-08:00Good one to start 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wow this was a treat brought by a friend who joined us for the first dinner of 2012. It is a blend from the <a href="http://windgapwines.com/">Wind Gar winery</a> which I never heard about before but absolutely delicious! Likely better than any other wines I had in 2011. It's a bit expensive though but for a special event it is worth the price ($50). We drank it with a rabbit in mustard sauce. Pretty light compared to the Zins I have been drinking lately, but so rich, complex and pleasant in mouth. Excellent memory.ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-5616857893535631832011-10-12T16:55:00.000-07:002011-10-12T17:03:02.368-07:00Leese-Fitch 2008 Zin<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs5PCp3fICgEhNdBtmKKjE8Ewu7NapZfUJcmKTObx8vgHIEA6jVhx-1pz43nbTR7Momri88LPfV8zEX-VVIEGH7-mKZvwPVwkhjE-FsZo8TL12ZxP28H4OXh8UShfTUyR4vaIhzQ/s1600/IMG_1237.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs5PCp3fICgEhNdBtmKKjE8Ewu7NapZfUJcmKTObx8vgHIEA6jVhx-1pz43nbTR7Momri88LPfV8zEX-VVIEGH7-mKZvwPVwkhjE-FsZo8TL12ZxP28H4OXh8UShfTUyR4vaIhzQ/s320/IMG_1237.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662758923659982306" /></a>Tried this one at a restaurant but it is available for less than $15 in stores. Very nice one for its price. Good description and online purchase available <a href="http://www.ultimatewineshop.com/r/products/leese-fitch-zinfandel-2008">here</a>.ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-89037245235880477742011-10-11T15:01:00.001-07:002011-10-11T15:04:37.762-07:00Harding Zinfandel 2007<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUYahLucaS929p9TZtThXJ6bQqPwnsvAtfF1GcrojFoszjqWN8vDp_xDYlWobMM7AHOQPyCZ-U7WOzY1bXZsareAGvgoxCqFfshODhtbrk5dOGm_jk5bHLNy55sGex-tIT2y0ew/s1600/IMG_1298.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUYahLucaS929p9TZtThXJ6bQqPwnsvAtfF1GcrojFoszjqWN8vDp_xDYlWobMM7AHOQPyCZ-U7WOzY1bXZsareAGvgoxCqFfshODhtbrk5dOGm_jk5bHLNy55sGex-tIT2y0ew/s320/IMG_1298.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662358680412802146" /></a> Another good zin for the price, especially the 5c deal at BevMo.ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-21651925450841375902011-06-09T17:51:00.000-07:002011-06-09T17:54:51.262-07:00Fritz Zinfandel 2007<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTPCxAL8W8yvm5YrEEOpA8_ZSmj8jgIQhs03pncX7MvinNuQK2NNI_TLE-ZnfCYPmpsKYmIRkfMDjO678LS7PLjUhHsEZGFfPEQdxZPdOBBE5UFslxe9jgSNH1iG6Ghb3fbP0JGg/s1600/P1040517.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTPCxAL8W8yvm5YrEEOpA8_ZSmj8jgIQhs03pncX7MvinNuQK2NNI_TLE-ZnfCYPmpsKYmIRkfMDjO678LS7PLjUhHsEZGFfPEQdxZPdOBBE5UFslxe9jgSNH1iG6Ghb3fbP0JGg/s320/P1040517.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616387712637111282" /></a>Good for the price, under $15 at Wine House (SF). Strong but easy to drink.ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-42165157306187415192011-06-06T15:10:00.001-07:002011-06-06T15:15:26.558-07:00Wine Guerrilla, Zinfandel 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSOgff8Klbnb0mseCN2vhgiToQySIoBAnmMLLLXsWBoBZgslcwi5U-aRuBFJrsFPqNu3JVSvPZXWQkgVH1LntOHsSBmsNpoSjhqpdl8opYKZ3LciL-6Xj5DF_WmyjKn7BjjVuSMQ/s1600/P1040511.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSOgff8Klbnb0mseCN2vhgiToQySIoBAnmMLLLXsWBoBZgslcwi5U-aRuBFJrsFPqNu3JVSvPZXWQkgVH1LntOHsSBmsNpoSjhqpdl8opYKZ3LciL-6Xj5DF_WmyjKn7BjjVuSMQ/s320/P1040511.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615232887482062034" /></a>Nice Zin from Sonoma for under $15 at the Wine House (SF). Unlike other zins, this one pairs very well with all kind of food and is pleasant by itself as well.<div>Other wines from the same winery (http://www.wineguerrilla.com/) probably worth it to try...and very interesting labels as well. </div>ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-24008362810382722592011-05-19T17:54:00.000-07:002011-05-19T17:57:38.013-07:00Renwood Fiddletown, Zinfandel 2006<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoPGrcNaLjt2JZziZBTMl8rvPvhse-UzTav2a_ZgbK2PnzlJnOb2sULWBWSiAB6EV4dbLP-KouP5UwIOZWW9FGbFAbOyKTGdzjl3kqcyj7TXJjG63CNORHy6OexXPMu_fM6cQxgQ/s1600/P1030748.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoPGrcNaLjt2JZziZBTMl8rvPvhse-UzTav2a_ZgbK2PnzlJnOb2sULWBWSiAB6EV4dbLP-KouP5UwIOZWW9FGbFAbOyKTGdzjl3kqcyj7TXJjG63CNORHy6OexXPMu_fM6cQxgQ/s320/P1030748.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608595563718196578" /></a>Renwood winery is offering a selection of Zins from low $10 to over $30. This one is under $20 and is very good. I recommend it.ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-74611597990649163082011-05-19T17:50:00.001-07:002011-05-19T17:53:55.501-07:00Lazy Bones, 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBQm4EO3C7NpOAUhIShCjkVXGqSdcGvPsm_XTvwNSVkQxvu8o964BfleqQc8A1CamYWc0KiNzea3_jMq3a5z0HVyv_R2SaO5w1lCKxFrvhF_mmieo1D980XC-md29WbqeSryMTDQ/s1600/P1040144.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBQm4EO3C7NpOAUhIShCjkVXGqSdcGvPsm_XTvwNSVkQxvu8o964BfleqQc8A1CamYWc0KiNzea3_jMq3a5z0HVyv_R2SaO5w1lCKxFrvhF_mmieo1D980XC-md29WbqeSryMTDQ/s320/P1040144.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608594707102709634" /></a>2009 Cabernet Franc from Paso Robles with an interesting label; the wine itself has nothing very exciting.ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-19264287563255605642011-02-19T15:13:00.000-08:002011-02-19T15:18:22.126-08:00Moravian wine<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU6ZfMU4PotBEjSJUYQplDbBrYfA_A1_ljFIu9ZOKXJ7xvsnYF6T4tIIyqVQEVh_HJSXcsgL0a_yDkt7FEi3z7pJuJIZYkTDsE_KNcDmYqx6C8KN1HjL2ia-jcDbLBrrBbY9BgvQ/s1600/P1040107.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU6ZfMU4PotBEjSJUYQplDbBrYfA_A1_ljFIu9ZOKXJ7xvsnYF6T4tIIyqVQEVh_HJSXcsgL0a_yDkt7FEi3z7pJuJIZYkTDsE_KNcDmYqx6C8KN1HjL2ia-jcDbLBrrBbY9BgvQ/s320/P1040107.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575543247362740210" /></a>Rare Czech wine for us at the other end of the Zins.<div>No strong flavor, just a very easy wine to enjoy anytime and lightly chilled. </div>ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-86972378851052251242010-07-27T18:11:00.000-07:002010-07-27T18:25:15.710-07:00Axis 2007<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1b4px0hIDMYszH1V188GKBmRKAqDhKRFuA2jKGbl6IRjXQQi-C1FUi62W6bBX2WR6TuBWdK_jpNKL9gBboI9YjqkD_nNstcAP9T5KtslgZO5Ywy8k56G8jFWRf1ViSU0H6MimEA/s1600/IMG_2891.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1b4px0hIDMYszH1V188GKBmRKAqDhKRFuA2jKGbl6IRjXQQi-C1FUi62W6bBX2WR6TuBWdK_jpNKL9gBboI9YjqkD_nNstcAP9T5KtslgZO5Ywy8k56G8jFWRf1ViSU0H6MimEA/s200/IMG_2891.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498758826869254578" /></a> This 2007 Zinfandel from Lodi can be found at the Berkeley Bowl for $12 and is worth it. The almost 15 degres of alcohol are not really noticeable and the typical Zin flavor not overpowering...just as I like Zins!ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-89274025532651397552010-06-22T17:33:00.001-07:002010-06-22T17:37:32.780-07:00Sledgehammer 2007<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs8VmcvzcuALRwG5dKT6Lvmf3a3sBsiZwcG7GSQkRIGMGfJTnem9E4-_NXCJyQHyz8NP31ep-Y9hwXxT1-BtwRKfE8j-0puVA5-Y9w0y050cesGOASBe_k2y2jBjb2g1GKLfnmYw/s1600/IMG_1545.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs8VmcvzcuALRwG5dKT6Lvmf3a3sBsiZwcG7GSQkRIGMGfJTnem9E4-_NXCJyQHyz8NP31ep-Y9hwXxT1-BtwRKfE8j-0puVA5-Y9w0y050cesGOASBe_k2y2jBjb2g1GKLfnmYw/s200/IMG_1545.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485760933725874018" /></a> Around $15 at the Monterey Market in Berkeley. Decent Zin for the price, usual zin flavors but very reasonable i.e. not too intense and even paired well with cheese.ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-28107487442509241662010-06-22T17:23:00.000-07:002010-06-22T17:31:40.475-07:00Saldo 2008<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpU2vWN5r7M-4mHuutuLda8NMKSqVnN4Ky9wo6VopeaiGksJeHJeVYmK1hM5ZvkP6kp1v5L_ZJPKVaq9bysGRyJ9ZRaw4-noNWJwc4SUyiYDL2zsfXeFJH0tvKCmfGozG_gr2TA/s1600/IMG_1550.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpU2vWN5r7M-4mHuutuLda8NMKSqVnN4Ky9wo6VopeaiGksJeHJeVYmK1hM5ZvkP6kp1v5L_ZJPKVaq9bysGRyJ9ZRaw4-noNWJwc4SUyiYDL2zsfXeFJH0tvKCmfGozG_gr2TA/s200/IMG_1550.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485758413786805186" /></a> Minimal labeling but great zin inside; of course and again this is according to my taste i.e. this zinfandel, unlike others, was not tasting tar, gasoline, leather, pepper, skunk and other wonderful flavors usually associated with zins. Found at Whole Foods for over $25.ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-35472075487989084632010-06-02T18:20:00.000-07:002010-06-02T18:30:10.658-07:00Edmeades 2007, Mendocino county zin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1LYS0H0ImyrPrLTspG0cP3w6th7TUyspexZYtGewJpvmBUkiL6wJMc39ncjdo-mVAAu8oK2mMvrQLG14sZdPKKeYbgvvU0eLp8ifRhKVYmFT6JnsrB6dw7uWEzn18aMqq7r1Iwg/s1600/IMG_1468.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1LYS0H0ImyrPrLTspG0cP3w6th7TUyspexZYtGewJpvmBUkiL6wJMc39ncjdo-mVAAu8oK2mMvrQLG14sZdPKKeYbgvvU0eLp8ifRhKVYmFT6JnsrB6dw7uWEzn18aMqq7r1Iwg/s200/IMG_1468.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478351961911646770" /></a> Zins can be very different from each other; this one is part of the style I like: the "not too zinfandel" one! It is pairing with normal food which is a plus. Under $20 at Good Life grocery in Bernal Heights; a bit pricey but to my personal taste better than any from TJs selection.ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-46152257453108792152010-04-01T01:46:00.000-07:002010-04-01T01:50:12.805-07:00Quivira Dry Creek Zinfandel 2007<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvBObg_QNCkog_d53WsvwPz8SJFw13ejA9CM3RCSehGsxeDsY8sb1_LpAA2Ed9w6A-jvBP-bMPPoVlynzyD15HwTKM0LLNfXVpbNj42qjWuS50XNI-RKWEZLVNgsK0Y_hzyuzHFA/s1600/IMG_0662.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvBObg_QNCkog_d53WsvwPz8SJFw13ejA9CM3RCSehGsxeDsY8sb1_LpAA2Ed9w6A-jvBP-bMPPoVlynzyD15HwTKM0LLNfXVpbNj42qjWuS50XNI-RKWEZLVNgsK0Y_hzyuzHFA/s200/IMG_0662.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455087853440881090" /></a> Strong fruity and flowery flavor, original but not my favorite style and not comparable to the Bucklin.ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-547189664975760152010-04-01T01:39:00.000-07:002010-04-01T01:49:44.424-07:00Bucklin Sonoma Zinfandel 2007<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIdLDypgnNQldGSEe7hPCRGMDdx4lO7ArbmXL8XuOSrFEG6C6iYHMY3jy6ACYqXqztCzNyMvBj241iVgQO_NjsYEgFy2XypaQCGV_my_4-C2XbZQFCA1XrQNSamVfc-vTwTDRPFw/s1600/IMG_0663.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIdLDypgnNQldGSEe7hPCRGMDdx4lO7ArbmXL8XuOSrFEG6C6iYHMY3jy6ACYqXqztCzNyMvBj241iVgQO_NjsYEgFy2XypaQCGV_my_4-C2XbZQFCA1XrQNSamVfc-vTwTDRPFw/s200/IMG_0663.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455086550624922258" /></a>Excellent wine.ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-75166361811128435182010-02-14T15:25:00.001-08:002010-04-01T01:50:31.035-07:00Unti, Dry Creek Valley, Zinfandel 2006<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDypLhOvWA7YH3nuk_IirxrHRzIl0Kax_Ou-P6jzJuTS70Yxr054obEsASt0LEIR-k-WcapliHRsqOCxq7xS6Uwu-ciDximGBUcSIEAA5a-eZvknD8Vw9XhCKiruF5DbIlBkwNdA/s1600-h/IMG_0247.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDypLhOvWA7YH3nuk_IirxrHRzIl0Kax_Ou-P6jzJuTS70Yxr054obEsASt0LEIR-k-WcapliHRsqOCxq7xS6Uwu-ciDximGBUcSIEAA5a-eZvknD8Vw9XhCKiruF5DbIlBkwNdA/s200/IMG_0247.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438244783399785554" /></a> A good one from the coming Zins.<br />Not sure if I found it at Berkeley Bowl or Whole Foods Oakland but a little more expensive than usual. <br />Not an expert with these flavors, grappes so no measurable criteria ;-)ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-41416059475715200772009-11-19T16:12:00.000-08:002009-11-19T16:20:29.446-08:00Dry Creek Zinfandel 2007<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnkgZFCAE1-ocG1xx5QOxqyiThPOdFZojN1A2IlROkdhibk3-4lS_AZDZbyMCpIhbaYSiziK0b2V77eFCJ9fTLNEhXfX66pVmZl0nn_bYB3D0fEF4YjH6Hm0WIJcL-u72_6JOsEA/s1600/IMG_9330.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnkgZFCAE1-ocG1xx5QOxqyiThPOdFZojN1A2IlROkdhibk3-4lS_AZDZbyMCpIhbaYSiziK0b2V77eFCJ9fTLNEhXfX66pVmZl0nn_bYB3D0fEF4YjH6Hm0WIJcL-u72_6JOsEA/s200/IMG_9330.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405972444888946834" /></a>Let talk about Zins since we are here in California. This one is not the best but is reasonable on the strong flavors (leather, tar, skunk, pepper) and alcohol i.e. I was able to finish a glass without spitting everything out! So it's drinkable but it's not the one you will abuse of...better options will follow.ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-17261953715834647572009-10-19T17:35:00.000-07:002010-04-01T01:52:04.239-07:00Ponga 09<a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq9LGc6kaeLhkkdzE0WSYbJz-Zhbdneybme5lJADCR5zHO8gfTeZ5jwQ_jZpyIKbH3XkIiYeWhtOix__e0pUJKY3QLE4zzZw7UAoIZd-8poLrMYgX2_Bp87aO4Nx5h-5kgkmWsKg/s1600-h/IMG_9329.jpg'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq9LGc6kaeLhkkdzE0WSYbJz-Zhbdneybme5lJADCR5zHO8gfTeZ5jwQ_jZpyIKbH3XkIiYeWhtOix__e0pUJKY3QLE4zzZw7UAoIZd-8poLrMYgX2_Bp87aO4Nx5h-5kgkmWsKg/s160/IMG_9329.jpg' border='0' alt=''style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;' /></a> Another Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand; around $10 at Berkeley Bowl. As I like them at a good price. Perfect with Oysters!<div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-23936783838933734142009-10-19T17:34:00.001-07:002010-04-01T01:50:58.369-07:00Girard Zin 06<a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5uODl5k2TFhGKgpe4JBHR65a28zxlcKb5akZ8NQXDmSySULJzoKKzWzaSTJa34sHe1ESteq4pI8KrM6DWTKc6EH6j0jCHdyWybJEYyYHKlUUaWYMourzIIc_nkZoQ-JFbIBghA/s1600-h/IMG_9328.jpg'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5uODl5k2TFhGKgpe4JBHR65a28zxlcKb5akZ8NQXDmSySULJzoKKzWzaSTJa34sHe1ESteq4pI8KrM6DWTKc6EH6j0jCHdyWybJEYyYHKlUUaWYMourzIIc_nkZoQ-JFbIBghA/s160/IMG_9328.jpg' border='0' alt=''style='clear:both;float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;' /></a> Made from old vine, this one is amazing for a zinfandel which I'm not a fervent supporter. <div style='clear:both; text-align:RIGHT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552965.post-24437899997284082442009-10-19T17:34:00.000-07:002009-10-19T17:38:30.061-07:00Mas des Tannes 07<a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7O7Be5qGSBsikt1fHMaEN3F-EVog8WK-zxYQ1x6kc3XzazJ9RCxsyjUqvVUWaZ5tN8o7rB_cLdAbWpNWTgu2D6CCSIotp-YGZc_7wujjiA98BaShCMwekNcUaJ_ouXxp5_-AZPA/s1600-h/IMG_9326.jpg'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7O7Be5qGSBsikt1fHMaEN3F-EVog8WK-zxYQ1x6kc3XzazJ9RCxsyjUqvVUWaZ5tN8o7rB_cLdAbWpNWTgu2D6CCSIotp-YGZc_7wujjiA98BaShCMwekNcUaJ_ouXxp5_-AZPA/s160/IMG_9326.jpg' border='0' alt=''style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;' /></a> ANother good wine from the south for around $15 and from organic grapes. <div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>ppeloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660753674768065193noreply@blogger.com0