1998 Unti Vineyards
Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel
Score: 93.0
"An unusual and very appealing Zin from relatively young vines in Dry Creek Valley, blended with a little Syrah and Petite Sirah in the style of the old field blends. The Unti Zin has a distinct, concentrated blueberry character, subtle oak notes and a seductive texture. "
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1998 Geyser Peak
Sonoma County Zinfandel
Score: 93.0
"Geyser Peaks Sonoma County Zinfandel is at once brash and classy. Its big-14.5% alcohol, hugely aromatic and full of flavor-but its of medium body and has good acid. On the whole its reminiscent of some of the newer Amarones. Raspberry reduction, smooth texture, moderate tannin, with dark chocolate and leather overtones, and a warm, fruity finish. Dont pair with fish."
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1997 Peterson
Bradford Mountain Zinfandel
Score: 97.0
"This luscious Zin has extraordinarily concentrated raspberry fruit at its core, with a large dose of mint and some chocolate and toast notes, as well. Firm but well-integrated tannins make this a pleasure to drink now, and it should also age well. "
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1997 Nickel & Nickel
Ponzo Vineyard Russian River Valley Zinfandel
Score: 95.0
"Crushed peppercorn nose, with fresh raspberry fruit and briary, spicy overtones, and a velvety texture. The empty glass is like a great big rose and crushed fruit bouquet. A real treat."
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1998 Villa Mt. Eden Old Vines
California Zinfandel
Score: 85.0
"Late harvest, almost like port. Sweet, concentrated raspberry fruit, light tannin, soft texture, and a mouthwatering finish of raspberries and cinnamon. Very intense. "
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Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi
California White Zinfandel
Score: 87.0
"Just off-dry with light strawberry-citrus fruit, light body and a short finish. A really fine rose for a bargain price."
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1999 Sutter Home Winery
California White Zinfandel
Score: 87.0
"A light-bodied, white Zin that is well balanced, nearly dry, and has tart strawberry-like fruit. A very nice rose at a very nice price."
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1998 Sobon Estate
Lubenko Vineyards Fiddletown Zinfandel estate bottled
Score: 87.0
"Spicy raspberry; moderate tannin; warm, spicy finish. Big and angular. "
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