Eric W Brown

9.3

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

Patrick Derdeyn

9.2

The ‘16 is just a stupid good value. Teldeschi Ranch Zin with a spike of 15% Petite Sirah. It’s big and beautiful, yet refined and classy. Everything you could ask for in a Carlisle appellation that drinks like an awesome SV. — 7 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! — 8 years ago

Philip Faure

9.1

Lovely and creamy — 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. — 9 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

Richard Steinberg

9.0

So easy to drink. A nice light zin. Very good way to start a nice of BBQ. — 10 years ago

with David

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

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. — 11 years ago

Sanjuana Walters

Skurnik Wines Domestic Portfolio, Freelance Writer

8.9

Very bright and lively — 12 years ago

with Skurnik

Ryan Richter

9.2

Really enjoy the bold flavor of this zin — 7 years ago

with Shannon

Kyna Love

9.0

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

Scott Stewart

9.3

Spoils of War... love Doug's wines! — 8 years ago

Nic Anderson

9.5

Love this wine and at $8-$12 for a price point, it's pretty awesome! — 8 years ago

Spinning_spins

9.3

Bright aromas of fresh, slightly unripe raspberry and black cherry, with a little white pepper and garrigue. By no means is this a typical Zin, as the grapes were picked a little earlier and it is not aged on oak. If you are looking for a big, extracted, tannic, high octane raisin bomb (which can also be enjoyable), this ain't it. OTOH, if you like a fruity, medium-bodied, food-friendly, minerally wine with medium+ acidity, you'll like this. Paired very well with Spaghetti Marinara. 13.5% abv. — 9 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. — 9 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

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. — 10 years ago

Euna Walters

8.9

Euna had this 11 years ago

Kelly Reed

9.7

Definite favourite — 11 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. — 7 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 — 8 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

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. — 9 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

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

Matt Wilson

8.9

Hands down my favorite producer of Zin...of any wine in California for that matter... Entry level and only non single vineyard wine from Ridge. It kills me that this wine is half the price south of the border. Positively delicious, juicy California fruit handled with old-world sensibility. — 11 years ago

with Nadia

Jeff Taylor

8.9

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

Kate Morin

9.5

@ SuWu on St Laurent avec Yohan et Josee before Rachid Badouri show — 12 years ago