Gorgeous Zinfandel for $8
By Jessica Yadegaran
Monday, October 13th, 2008 at 11:59 am in Zinfandel, value wines, wine reviews.
In these devastating economic times, you’ll find me writing more and more about value wines and suggesting what I consider to be special bottles, those that taste twice or even three times as expensive. Shenandoah Vineyards’ 2006 Amador County ZInfandel Special Reserve is such a wine.
In the glass, it’s a light-bodied golden garnet. On the palate, you’ll taste the cocoa and cherries you’ve come to expect from this grape, but not in the jam form you may be tired of. This wine channels Primitivo, Zin’s Italian twin, with its moderate tannins and low burn (13.9% alcohol). Added bonus: this wine is made from 100% estate fruit, which is organically-grown.
My buddy found the wine in a Calaveras County shop for $8 but the new vintage is out and available on the winery’s web site for $11.
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October 13th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
I’ll have to keep my eye out for this one. In the meantime if you are interested in some additional bargains here are my Top 10 Trader Joe’s Wines. Prices on all range from $5-$9. Give a few a try and let me know what you think!
October 13th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
btw, hope the travel plans for Argentina are coming along well.
October 14th, 2008 at 11:02 am
Wow, very cool. Thanks Jason. I’m going to forward your picks to some of my friends. You going to the bloggers conference in a few weeks? Looks like we’re doing Turkey instead of Argentina, btw!
October 14th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Would love to make it, but doesn’t look like my “real job” is going to allow it. Turkey nice! Had a friend visit some wineries there. I’ll check in to see if he has any recommendations.
October 14th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
That would be great, thanks.
October 21st, 2008 at 9:55 pm
WHAT? You recommending a Zin? I’m shocked! ;-p Hey, I’ll be at the bloggers’ conference this weekend — saw your name on the list and was meaning to drop you a line.
October 21st, 2008 at 10:49 pm
Excellent, let’s hang! Should we carpool? Are you staying in Santa Rosa? I’m driving back to the East Bay on Friday night and then going back on Saturday for the break out sessions. Lemme know dude!