Bill Wynne

9.2

My current FAVORITE table red. Fruity with adequate tannins and excellent finish. Pairs with everything from steaks to Italian. — 7 years ago

Kyna Love

9.0

Very bright and jammy out of the gate, and quite tart in a pleasant way. — 8 years ago

E & K G

9.2

Best QPR? Usually Cali Zin is just too jammy and overripe, but this has a beautiful backbone of acidity. I could drink this on a hot summer day! — 8 years ago

Lyn Farmer

9.0

100% Zin. Rich with plum, mocha and blackberry notes. Classic style of Zin with high alcohol but enough fruit and acidity to keep from going over the top — 9 years ago

Karen Larson

9.0

At Stokes with hubby, great with happy hour tacos and chips and salsa and guac! YUM!!!! Awesome waiter that's a true fan of Frank Family Zin! — 9 years ago

with Craig

Gary Braun

9.6

One of my all time favourite wines, we had this on our Alaska cruise. Fruity, blackberry, chocolate, toffee. We just loved it. — 10 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.4

Sometimes you don't want to analyze, and just enjoy. This was one of those moments. — 10 years ago

with Lynne

Kimberly Donahoe

10

I absolutely love this fresh and citric wine. There are elements of pineapple or passion fruit with no hint of floral notes making it a delicious and crisp white wine. — 11 years ago

Aaron Means

9.5

A great wine should have a great story and "The Black Chicken" has both. Superb Zin, one of the top Bottlings of Zin in America. — 11 years ago

Jeff Taylor

8.9

Good, not too bright or acidic, mild minerality
— 12 years ago

Eric W Brown

9.3

Delicious wine to watch a spring snow storm.
Lots of cherries. Very smooth — 7 years ago

"Odedi"

8.9

Dark ruby in color with a short brick rim.

Strong nose of blackberries, black currants, sweet plums, sweet cherries, vanilla, light wood, spices, dirt, vinaigrette, chocolates, coffee, alcohol, graphite and peppercorn.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blueberries, cherries, sweet strawberries, earth, vanilla, light oak, coffee, pencil lead, river rocks, spices and peppercorn.

Nice length on the finish with tangy cranberries and very soft tannins.

This great 8 year old Bordeaux Blend from Chile is still drinking nicely. Showing nice complexity with a soft and smooth mouthfeel and a tangy ending that makes it interesting.

Was probably better a couple of years ago, but now it is more interesting. Good by itself or with food.

Needs an hour in the decanter to open up properly and remove some of the acidity.

A blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Carignan, 5% Syrah and 3% Carmenere. Aged for 18 months in French Oak barrels.

I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.

14% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$35. — 8 years ago

Scott Stewart

9.3

Spoils of War... love Doug's wines! — 9 years ago

Scott Stewart

9.2

As good as his Pinot and Gamy is, the Chardonnay's coming off of Doug's vineyard in Ribbon Ridge are even better. — 9 years ago

Guy Catalano

9.5

We love the Chardonnay and had never tasted any of their other wines, but at a tasting at the vineyard this Oct. 2016 of the of the 2013 of this wine, it knocked all of our socks off. Even I who am not a Zin fan, found this one of the most scrumptious reds I have had in recent years. $36 at the vineyard, but I think you can find for less. — 10 years ago

Allison Serafin

9.5

I want a keg of this at my house. It's big and bold explosion in your mouth that starts a little tight but opens up...be patient with this one. Holy moly it is freaking GOOD. — 10 years ago

Brett Fromme

9.5

A wonderful Zin. Jammy fruit nose. Flavors of dark juicy fruit and warm spices with undertones of chocolate and old vine brambleliciousness! High on my list of favorite classic Zins. — 10 years ago

Jon Ruyle

9.2

Rhone garrigue + California fruit = Rigde zin. Ching took the trip to Little Star as a throwing down of the gauntlet and pulled out the semolina flour and cornmeal for a deep dish pie. She even managed to acquire some little gems for salad. Ridge provided the finishing touch. — 11 years ago

Don Wilson

9.6

Absolutely love this Zin. Dark fruit followed by an earthy must. Smooth and balanced on the palate. Right up there with the 2011 Geyserville from Ridge, which was similarly excellent. I think both of these Re better than 2011 Ridge from Lytton Springs. — 12 years ago

Kate Morin

9.5

@ SuWu on St Laurent avec Yohan et Josee before Rachid Badouri show — 13 years ago

Ryan Richter

9.2

Really enjoy the bold flavor of this zin — 8 years ago

with Shannon

Kyle Groombridge

9.1

This is good stuff. Reminds me of some Turley bottlings, in Tegan’s style. Vibrant red fruit on the nose, a hint of mint, dried figs, tinged earth and brown sugar. The palate has some crunchy red raspberry fruit, dried florals, vibrant acidity. Needs some air, but when it opens up, she sings. This is the kind of zin I like - well balanced, not overtly jammy, but with the personality and fruit to lure you in for more. — 8 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.2

When a friend hosts a pig roast that turns into a Turley tasting...

Amazing zin - bright red fruits, incredible spice. Still has many years ahead of it! — 9 years ago

Philip Faure

9.1

Lovely and creamy — 9 years ago

Sarah Milsow-Guenther

9.2

Very good wine from CB. Nice balance to it, lots of flavor. Had it with a nice steak. Great pairing. — 10 years ago

Ekasit Poositranusorn

9.1

Beautiful dark garnet color with spicy aromas of pepper, fig, cinnamon, and mixture of red berry and black fruits on the nose. Full-bodied follows by spicy red cherry, vanilla, touch of caramel, and black pepper on the palate. Bright & lively acidity, delicate tannins, solid texture, and spicy finish. Very delicious, sexy, juicy, and spicy Zinfandel. — 10 years ago

Pam Bushman

8.9

I consider this a more full bodied wine. Typically a Cab drinker but this Merlot was quite good. Strong plum and cranberry flavors with a bit of a peppery finish. Alcohol content seems high with half glass consumed! Surprised that I am enjoying this one as much as I am. — 10 years ago

Kevin Brown

9.3

Love this Zin. One of the first wines I've ever had so it will always be on top of my favs list — 11 years ago

Euna Walters

8.9

Euna had this 12 years ago

Sanjuana Walters

Skurnik Wines Domestic Portfolio, Freelance Writer

8.9

Very bright and lively — 12 years ago

with Skurnik