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Zinfandel of the Month – 2023 Ridge Vineyards Norma’s Block Pagani Ranch
Zinfandel of the Month is a regular feature on Zinfandel Chronicles. Keep in mind that although the Zinfandel of the Month might be an older bottle, the current vintage will be one you can find at retail or via the mailing list. The June Zinfandel of the Month is the 2023 Ridge Vineyards Norma’s Block Pagani Ranch. I chose this…
2019 Limerick Lane Zinfandel 1910 Block – Bottle Notes
Limerick Lane Cellars is in the Russian River Valley just south of the town of Healdsburg. The Del Fava family planted the oldest currently producing vineyard at Limerick Lane in 1910, a field blend consisting mostly of Zinfandel. In 1977, the Del Favas sold their thirty acre property to brothers Michael and Tom Collins. The two brothers began by selling…
The Week in Zinfandel (6/9/25)
Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers!
2013 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Weir Vineyard – Bottle Notes
Williams Selyem Winery began when Ed Selyem and Burt Williams started making wine as a hobby in 1979 in Forestville, California. Their first commercial release was in 1981, and in less than two decades they created a cult-status winery of international acclaim. Setting a new standard for Pinot Noir winemaking, they put Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley at the forefront…
N.V. Bollinger Champagne Special Cuvée Brut – Bottle Notes
Bollinger has roots in the Champagne region dating back to 1585 but was founded in the 18th century. Bollinger is an independent Champagne houses. Family-managed since 1889, Bollinger maintains more than 150 hectares of vineyards. They are best know for their Special Cuvée and Grande Année. Pale gold in color. 12% ABV. Tiny, persistent bubbles. Gorgeous nose of shaved almonds,…
2018 Once & Future Zinfandel Frank’s Block Teldeschi Vineyard – Bottle Notes
Joel Peterson founded Ravenswood Winery in 1976 with a focus on Single Vineyard Zinfandel. Ravenswood was immensely successful and over time began producing in excess of a million cases per year. Once & Future is the return to the original vision Joel had for Ravenswood so many years ago – a small project specializing in wines from unique older vineyards. At present…
2023 Sandlands Red Table Wine Lodi – Bottle Notes
Sandlands is the personal project of Tegan and Olivia Passalacqua. Tegan is the Winemaker and Vineyard Manager at Turley. The line-up encompasses some of the forgotten classic California varieties, primarily grown in decomposed granite from regions and vineyards that have been farmed for many generations but have remained the outliers of California viticulture. The wines made at Sandlands include Syrah,…
2020 Bedrock Wine Co. Heritage Wine Evangelho Vineyard – Bottle Notes
Bedrock Wine Co. was founded by Morgan Twain-Peterson in 2007 and focuses on small production wines from many of California’ s most treasured and historic vineyards. The lineup of wines at Bedrock is expanding rapidly, but I think the best of the best are the ancient vineyard Zinfandels, Morgan is clearly passionate about. Evangelho Vineyard is in Contra Costa County,…
The Week in Zinfandel (6/2/25)
Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers!