Convergence Zone Cellars

Littorai

The Tributary Vineyard Chardonnay 2010

Talk about "in the zone." Rich and voluminous but not weighty or fat. Still carries good acid and tension. Hedonistic and awesome — 9 years ago

Funk Zone

Santa Barbara County Rosé Grenache Syrah

Beautiful rose'! I love it! — 10 years ago

Marqués de Riscal

Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo 2008

I usually stay away from anything that isn't from France, but this makes leaving the comfort zone worth it. — 11 years ago

Douglas and Reed liked this

Santa Margherita

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2010

To all wine lovers, this wine is a must have in your collection. 2010 Reserve from Tuscany's Chianti Classico zone. Smooth, rich taste with a perfect finish. — 11 years ago

Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

Col McBryde
9.4

In the zone. '10. — 11 years ago

Ronnie and Johnno liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2002

Right in the zone, but probably good for rest of this decade. Just big enough all the way around. Refined and robust. Still tasting three minutes in. — 12 years ago

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 1988

Davis Smith
9.7

Dark fruit, roasted bell pepper, tobacco. In the zone. — 12 years ago

Brad, The and 2 others liked this

Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

'90s Napa goodness. Just a delightful cab that's been in the zone for the last two years. Tremendous life ahead of this as well. — 9 years ago

Alicia, David and 3 others liked this

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

delicious, sweet fruit, in the zone! — 10 years ago

David, Jeff and 3 others liked this

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1985

Popped and poured after the 78 Ridge Monte Bello. Still in a great zone and never seems to disappoint. Leather and saddle combined with nice fruit. Lengthy finish. Drink or hold. — 11 years ago

Knightsbridge liked this

Domaine François Raveneau

Blanchot Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2004

04 vintage ...really special in the the zone terrific balance and laser precision — 11 years ago

Bethany liked this

Domaine de Cristia

Haut-Zone Côtes du Ventoux Grenache Blend 2012

Rec. by Paul at Sonoma market. Delicious easy drinking perfect everyday wine. Not too fruity or tannic. — 11 years ago

Château de Beaucastel

Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Roussanne

For those of our customers who also enjoy Chardonnay... Some similar notes to expand your comfort zone. — 12 years ago

Pascal Janvier

Cuvée du Rosier Coteaux du Loir Pineau d'Aunis 2010

Thanksgiving cometh, and there’s no more versatile wine at the Thanksgiving table than a fresh, savory, light-bodied red: precisely the reason we chose this wine for this newsletter. In the most northerly and coolest viticultural zone of the Loire valley, Pascal Janvier farms three acres devoted to the indigenous, pale-skinned Pineau d’Aunis. The results are stunning. Medium ruby in color with beautiful orange highlights, Janvier’s Cuvée du Rosier casts fresh aromas of pink peppercorns, cranberries, strawberries and spicy cinnamon. Focused and bright on the palate, the wine fuses tangy raspberry and earthy cranberry fruit with spicy suggestions of Szechuan peppercorns, cinnamon, smoky limestone minerals and an appetizing herbal note reminiscent of agave. Fresh, crunchy and vibrant, the wine grows with aeration and finishes long, tangy and stony. This wine stuns you first with its deliciousness, and then grows and adds complexity with each successive sip. Enjoy this now and over the coming three years with roast turkey and all the trimmings, fresh chèvres, roast duck and grilled or roasted vegetables. - L&E Review — 13 years ago

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc White Rhone Blend

This Blanc is in the zone. 2007 is fantastic. Softer and more mellow than the 2012. — 9 years ago

Uncle Bill, FWS, IWPTim Sanchez
with Uncle and Tim
Sean and Anthony liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 2000

Bryan Garcia
9.4

In the zone — 10 years ago

Ned BenedictGrand Cru SelectionsJohn Livingston
with Ned, Grand and 1 other
Eric, Ron and 8 others liked this

Municipal Winemakers

Santa Barbara County Counoise 2013

Dave Potter knows his Rhone varietals in the Santa Barbara Funk Zone. Counoise is deliocious. — 11 years ago

Funk Zone

Syrah Viognier

Funky taste to live up to the name, but very good. Wild berries up front and smooth finish. Very pleased. — 11 years ago

Château Beychevelle

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

1.5L true Bordeaux style dark currants and dry finish. I think I just prefer the Pinot Noir zone — 11 years ago

Dart liked this

Sergio Mottura

Poggio della Costa Civitella d'Agliano IGT Grechetto 2012

So happy I tried this wine, it took me out of my comfort zone of sauvignons' & Pinot Grigio's. A nice change !!! — 12 years ago