Zinc

Domaine François Raveneau

Butteaux Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 1986

1986 vintage. At Au Fils du Zinc in Chablis - thank you Fabian for picking the best white wine experience of the year. This was a wine that Mr Raveneau didn't release because he thought there was too much oak and sulphur. Only recently did they realise they had a gem. Medium golden hue. Honeyed, white peach, lemon pieces, iodine and crushed rock minerality. Slight bovril note and sea shell with air. Amazing complexity. On the palate, perfect balance between fresh acidity and body, highly concentrated and layers of complexity. Very very long. Outstanding. Still fresh enough to last another 7-10 years at least. — 8 years ago

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Karl Joh. Molitor

Rüdesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Spätlese Feinherb Riesling 2010

Quite sweet & fruity, but that was necessary to cut thru the "zinc aftertaste" — 8 years ago

Domaine François Raveneau

Valmur Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2002

2002 vintage. In Au Fil du Zinc, Chablis. Medium lemon green hue. Lemon curd and honey, some buttery notes. Rich. Deep concentration. On the palate, medium plus acidity, full body, medium alcohol, full concentration of honey, vanilla and lemon candy pieces. Wet stone minerality present in the mid palate, rather than the nose. Quite long, but not lingering in the way some Raveneau can be. Developing in the glass. Great complexity. Still relative youngster. Drink now until 2032. NB: decant at least one hour before drinking. — 9 years ago

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Château Haut-Veyrac

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2008

At bistro Zinc in Paris, had the 2008 and loved it. My wife said it had hints licorice, coffee, blackberry and oak. It was amazingly easy to drink with a great finish — 10 years ago

Domaine Chandon

Vintage Blanc de Blancs Australia Chardonnay 2010

Vintage Blanc De Blancs 2010 by Chandon is one of my favs! It balances freshness with elegance in a universally appealing aperitif style. Love that zinc, that fragrant! — 11 years ago

Rockwell

Paso Robles Zinfandel

Tasty Zinc with a higher-then-usual alcohol content of 15.6% 👍👍 — 11 years ago

Domaine de La Pigeade

Vacqueyras Red Rhone Blend

Dinner at one of our favorite Country French Bistros in San Francisco, Le Zinc! — 11 years ago

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Francisco Fino

Montefino 2008

2.5 eur de broma para un sabor a uva dulce con un post gusto de matices de humo, roble, zinc y frutas silvestres. Muy recomendable — 12 years ago

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Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2008

2008 vintage. At Au Fils du Zinc in Chablis. Just pop and pour - no decanting. Bright pale cherry hue. On the nose, typical crushed raspberry with earthy farmyard meaty notes. Enticing. On the palate, like walking up stairs - different levels of flavour and intensity as it rolls through the tongue. Medicinal and herbal but in a balanced and interesting way - a crescendo of concentration on the back of the palate. Medium minus acidity and medium body. Slightly warm alcohol and a huge finish. Another wow wine from a wow trip. Young? Drinking very well despite its youth. Might develop a little more from here. Drink now until 2025+. — 8 years ago

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Domaine François Raveneau

Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2010

2010 vintage. At Au Fil Du Zinc, Chablis. Pale golden hue. Ripe and round stone fruits, honeyed, hints of wet stone minerality, youthful but with complexity. On the palate, medium plus acidity, medium plus body, medium alcohol and high concentration. Very long finish. Textural and velvety. Quite full on for a Chablis. Starting to drink now until 2030+. — 9 years ago

Di Profio

The Kitchen Zinc 2014

Aly B.
9.2

Lovely! June 2016 wine of the month club. — 9 years ago

Paul Zinck

Alsace AOC Riesling 2012

Drier than a Arizona riverbed. Called zinc for a reason. Delightful mineral start with a slight lemon peel finish. A great hot weather white. @momma_leslie is gonna like this. #riesling #alsace #france #hotweekend — 10 years ago

Cavit SC Trento (Cantina Viticoltori Soc. Coop. [C.V. S.C.])

Bottega Vinai Trentino Gewürztraminer 2011

Loved it. Unfortunately was one of the last chances at the SAQ. From the German region of Italy, Trentino, this wine has aromas of lychee, cinnamon, zinc and flowers. Off-dry and high in acidity. — 11 years ago

Jasmin Singh
with Jasmin

Forrest

The Doctors' Riesling 2012

Medium sweet. Zinc. Not German style. — 12 years ago

Michael Ducker
with Michael

Château Loudenne

Cru Bourgeois Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

Le Zinc. One of our all time favorite places! — 12 years ago

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Audelssa Estate Winery

Zinfandel 2008

The Zinc should be made. — 12 years ago

Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2011

2011 vintage. At Au Fils du Zinc in Chablis. Fabian recommended this bottle over the more famed Les Clos 2011 as he thought it would be drinking better. And boy he was right. A very big wine, I would recommend serving it ever so slightly colder than normal to restrain the power in this wine. Medium golden hue. The wine has crushed rock chalkiness, honey blossom and plenty of ripe peach notes. On the palate, this wine explodes with power and ripeness, medium plus body and a very broad mid palate that coats your tongue. The acidity makes your lips smack and powers the very long citrus finish. Hugely impressive compared with my expectations. Really enjoyable particularly with the cheese I had for dessert. Drink now - doubt it can get much better from here. — 8 years ago

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Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Les Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2010

2010 vintage. Au Fil du Zinc, Chablis. Pale lemon hue. Minerality to the fore, lemon citrus fruit profile, honeysuckle and white flowers. Chalky crispness. On the palate, high acidity, medium minus body, medium alcohol and medium concentration. Good long finish - tart and crisp. Will age a long time. Drink now until 2036+. — 9 years ago

Bieler Père et Fils

Reserve Bandol Rosé 2015

Even tempered, light floral overtones with zippy underlings. Ripe strawberry, cherry pit. Zinc. Another great Vin de Provence. — 9 years ago

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Abita Brewing Company

Octoberfest Märzen-Style Seasonal Lager

Rosemary wheat bread notes to the fore on this stubby beauty. Dark Pretzel middle. Sunshine and space. Thick slice of life like soda bread. Clean, marble, subtle and full of intestinal skin notes, and the spirit of haggis. Iron and zinc. — 10 years ago

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Dry Creek Vineyard

Heritage Vines Sonoma County Zinfandel 2010

Good example of dry creek zinc. great for everday! — 11 years ago

Château du Maine

Graves Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Had this with Allen and SF at bistro zinc — 11 years ago

Girard Winery

Artistry Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

Zinc Bistro in Albuquerque Cab Sav blend — 12 years ago

Pascal Janvier

Coteaux du Loir Chenin Blanc 2010

$20 at zinc. Kermit lynch import. Full and buttery. — 12 years ago