Housley’s Century Oak Winery Zinfandel (Inez’s Vineyard) 2014 review by (PB)
Garnet hue with aromas of big milky chocolate front bouquet but dissipates quickly. Cigar ash, with undertones of jammy blueberry and black berry and–wait for it–faint tomato juice with some cedary spice on the side of the sniff. Palate–Silky texture, with classic Zin flavors of rich blackberry, and savory, rich dark berry fruit. I paid…
Cline “Live Oak Vineyard” (Contra Costa Co.) 2013 review by (PB)
Cranberry jelly hue with aromas of classic brambly Zinfandel, with added notes of cedar? spice, subdued blackberry, and light cocoa above the rim Palate– Juicy big ripe blackberry with loads of sweet spices and a savory note This previously reviewed Zin is a classy example of the varietal which runs in the $30 range but…
Benziger Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County) 2013 by (PB)
Deep purple hue with aromas of cigar ash, earth, subdued dark berry, sweet notes of blueberry pie. Palate–Ample first blast of dark berries, relaxed tannins, mouth filling black berry notes well after the swallow, savory spice and a touch of rustica with a lingering finish and a slight touch of char on the very end.…
Castello Di Querceto Riserva 2011 review by (PB)
This frequently reviewed wine has a beautiful garnet hue showing just a slight touch of its age with aromas of powdered cocoa, subdued cherry, with gentle savory spice. Palate–First impression is relaxed like a hammock rest on s hot day. The cherries are still the main beam and the accompanying spices are subdued but present. …