Zichichi Family Vineyard Zinfandel Old Vine Estate

Zichichi Family Vineyard

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2006 Other 91/100
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Taster #3505 · Apr 15, 2015
93/100
One of the most satisfying zins I've had of late. Not the last word in concentration, but effortless, polished and not over-the-top like some zins. There's no rustic, spicy kick on the finish, which is a good thing - this is pretty sophisticated and elegant for a zin, and has a lot of lovely qualities that I don't normally expect from a zin. I feel the bottle age has done wonders for making this wine so refined and helping it …
2006 vintage
Taster #9057 · Jul 8, 2013
91/100
Unfortunately, this is my last bottle of this wine. Delicious as always. The fruit has faded and left more earthy notes, but that does not diminish its enjoyability at all. The fruit has softened. The heat from the alcohol is more noticeable than it is youth. The finish is soft.
2006 vintage
Taster #9248 · Dec 25, 2012
90/100
My last of this vintage. Consistent with prior note. Time to drink up.
2006 vintage
Taster #2294 · Aug 1, 2012
Hot. Losing or has lost what it had.
2006 vintage
Taster #0486 · Mar 29, 2012
Fruit notes are fading away. Full bodied, some fruit, but mostly register earthy/herbal notes. Would drink now!
2006 vintage
Taster #8810 · Dec 31, 2011
90/100
Blackberry, blueberry nose, dark fruit flavors with a touch of cinnamon and spice and a nice spicy tannic finish. Not a big fruit bomb zin, but quite tasty.
2006 vintage
Taster #0791 · Dec 28, 2011
91/100
Zichichi Zin always impresses me and this was no different. Spicy, fruity nose, big fruit and spice on the palate. Great with food, long dry finish.
2006 vintage
Taster #3505 · Dec 11, 2011
90/100
This one was a bit uninvolving and pedentic. Has that rustic twang that I associate with run of the mill zins.
2006 vintage
Taster #9248 · Nov 28, 2011
89/100
Rasberries, cherry and a little cinamon. A little heat from the alcohol, but not overwhelming and would make it go great with food (I had stand alone). Great spicy component with a medium finish. Very good Zin.
2006 vintage
Taster #3705 · Sep 11, 2011
90/100
Fantastic zin. Dark, tannic and tasty.
2006 vintage
Taster #3943 · Aug 20, 2011
90/100
This is a run back to winery to replace with more. A real crowd pleaser.
2006 vintage
Taster #8407 · Jul 6, 2011
89/100
Good heavy, meaty zin. Have with food. Ripe blackberries on the front finishing with ripe cherries. Drink with some spicier food. Now is the time, won't get any better. Enjoy.
2006 vintage
Taster #9606 · Jul 5, 2011
94/100
Delicious zin. As with all, heavy alcohol but incredibly smooth and alcohol was well integrated. Great with caribbean spiced steak, then korean short ribs on the barbie two days later.
2006 vintage
Taster #8563 · May 19, 2011
88/100
Always reliable. Nice spiciness on the cork. Spice and plum on the palate. Ready to drink.
2006 vintage
Taster #9308 · May 14, 2011
89/100
Wonderful
2006 vintage
Taster #3371 · Mar 26, 2011
91/100
Great body, smooth tannins. drinking fantastic right now!
2006 vintage
Taster #3505 · Dec 31, 2010
93/100
Quite a lot of depth and complexity. Brought this to dinner and it went down very well with my friends who love wine.
2006 vintage
Taster #4345 · Dec 26, 2010
92/100
A superb bottle of intense fruit including blackberry and plum. Big...we visited the winery this past summer for a tasting (barrell tasting too) and was a wonderful experience! The winery is a must stop in Dry Creek......
2006 vintage
Taster #9214 · Mar 27, 2010
91/100
Drank on Day 1 of the March Wine Affair (for lack of a better name) on March 18. This Dry Creek darling was surprisingly good and ready to drink within minutes of opening. The Zin lovers in the group kept asking about the wine and remarked about the flavor, depth, and structure of the wine. All are experienced winos and were in agreement on the rating. Even though this was my wine, I concentrated on the cabs that evening and …
2006 vintage
Taster #3736 · Oct 25, 2009
91/100
A superb bottle of intense and multi-layered dark fruit including blackberry and plum. Big... but not a "fruit bomb," just intese waves of flavor and a long finish. Icing on the cake was visiting Dr. Steve Z. a few months ago and getting a personal tour and barrel samples of his future gems in-process. This is a "must" stop for anyone in the Dry Creek Valley!
2006 vintage
Taster #8613 · Mar 3, 2009
90/100
One of my favorite Zins around, and Steve Zichichi is one of the nicest guys and best hosts if you get a chance to visit the vineyard. Needs lots of time to decant, but great blackberry, plum, spice, with hints of clove and hazelnut. The fruit really lasts on the finish. A little hot on the nose, but mellows out with time.
2006 vintage