Bottle Notes, Zinfandel

2016 Bucklin Ancient Field Blend Old Hill Ranch – Bottle Notes

Bucklin Winery was founded in 2000 by the four Bucklin siblings: Arden, Kate, Ted and Will.  Will Bucklin has been a vintner for over 25 years, working in France, Australia, Sonoma, Mendocino and Oregon. Bucklin produces several Zinfandels and Grenache, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a White Field Blend. Old Hill Ranch is a historic jewel.  It was founded by William…

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Mancini Ranch
Random Musings

The Week in Zinfandel (9/19/22)

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. Ken’s Wine Guide writes Winemaker Interview Series – Joel Peterson from Once & Future Wines. Ridge Wine Blog writes Field Blends and Pre-Industrial Winemaking at Ridge. Bites, Flights…

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Bottle Notes, Zinfandel

2018 Bucklin Ancient Field Blend Old Hill Ranch – Bottle Notes

Bucklin Winery was founded in 2000 by the four Bucklin siblings: Arden, Kate, Ted and Will.  Will Bucklin has been a vintner for over 25 years, working in France, Australia, Sonoma, Mendocino and Oregon. Bucklin produces several Zinfandels and Grenache, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a White Field Blend. Old Hill Ranch is a historic jewel.  It was founded by William…

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Old Hill Ranch
Random Musings

The Week in Zinfandel (6/20/22)

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. Wine Folly writes Lodi Wine Guide (With Maps). Alder Yarrow reviews the 2016 Berryessa Gap Zinfandel. Ridge Wine Blog writes Grafting Field Blends. Randy Caparoso writes The Barbecue-Friendly…

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Bottle Notes, Zinfandel

2017 Bucklin Ancient Field Blend Old Hill Ranch – Bottle Notes

Bucklin Winery was founded in 2000 by the four Bucklin siblings: Arden, Kate, Ted and Will.  Will Bucklin has been a vintner for over 25 years, working in France, Australia, Sonoma, Mendocino and Oregon. Bucklin produces several Zinfandels, a Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and a White Field Blend. Old Hill Ranch is a historic jewel.  It was founded by William McPherson…

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Papera
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The Week in Zinfandel (2/14/22)

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. Esther Mobley writes East Bay Institution Rock Wall is Closing After 14 Years Due to the Pandemic. Wine & Judgement reviews the 2019 Oak Ridge Winery Zinfandel Old…

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Bottle Notes, Zinfandel

2018 Bucklin Bambino Field Blend Old Hill Ranch – Bottle Notes

Bucklin Winery was founded in 2000 by the four Bucklin siblings: Arden, Kate, Ted and Will.  Will Bucklin has been a vintner for over 25 years, working in France, Australia, Sonoma, Mendocino and Oregon. Bucklin produces several Zinfandels, a Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and a White Field Blend. Old Hill Ranch is a historic jewel.  It was founded by William McPherson…

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