1998 Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Clone
Sonoma County Zinfandel
Score: 89.0
"A well-balanced , powerful Zin with an aromatic pipe tobacco-briar nose, and underlying raspberry fruit that just explodes on the palate. Add a little vanilla as well as fully integrated soft tannins and you have a sense of the special treat you have in store. "
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1997 Kenwood
Mazzoni Geyserville Sonoma County Zinfandel
Score: 89.0
"So lush it could be served as dessert; it is nonetheless dry. Soft as a babys bottom, it has a concentrated raspberry and spice flavor, and a warm, angular finish."
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1998 Robert Mondavi Winery
Napa Valley Zinfandel
Score: 90.0
"A very good Zin, though unusual. It has rich raspberry fruit, yet with eucalyptus overtones. Dry, balanced (despite 14.6% alcohol), deep and long. "
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1998 Sobon Estate
Rocky Top Shenandoah Valley of California Zinfandel estate bottled
Score: 90.0
"A big mouthful of wine-intense, spicy, raspberry reduction (like framboise liqueur); medium-bodied with moderate tannin and a ripe fruity finish. Match with equally strong flavored foods like grilled marinated steak, or gorgonzola."
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1999 Montevina
Amador County Sierra Foothills Zinfandel
Score: 93.0
" Needless to say, a fabulous value. A deeply fruity wine with rich plummy fruit accented by cinnamon, nutmeg, and chocolate notes, in a package that has almost port-like alcohol (15.5%). Nevertheless, its all in balance and doesnt seem in the least hot. Big, intense, and meant for cajun cuisine."
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1998 Clos du Val
Palisade Vineyard Stags Leap District Napa Valley Zinfandel
Score: 94.0
"Spectacular Zin, classically structured, it hits an elevated level of intensity and holds it from the nose right through the finish. Bright, spicy, ripe raspberry with wonderful concentration and depth, seamless oak. Perfectly balanced, with velvety texture, firm but well-integrated tannin, and a long, spicy, fruity finish. "
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1997 Sobon Estate
Amador County Zinfandel
Score: 89.0
"A nicely balanced wine with soft spicy berry fruit, moderate oak, some dark smokey chocolate notes, and slightly bitter tannin. Quite complex and in need of a couple more years of aging. "
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1997 Brutacao Vineyards
Mendocino Zinfandel
Score: 91.0
"Extremely spicy, this medium-bodied Zin has moderate tannin and jammy blackberry fruit."
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