Wine Type: California general red
‘Le Mistral’ (Rhône-Style Blend)
Joseph Phelps 2003
- Price (bottle) ~ $75
Merlot Blackstone
Blackstone 2003
Always a good solid choice that won't offend anyone. Easy drinking if a little predictable.
- Price (bottle) ~ $41
Carignane ‘Ancient Vines’
Cline 2004
- Price (bottle) ~ $41
Zinfandel ‘Ancient Vines’
Cline 2004
Nice example of a simple sonoma zin - they make it best here, well balanced with typical black plum and berry flavors and a judicious smattering of new american oak.
- Price (bottle) ~ $45
Zinfandel Painter Bridge
Vineyards 2005
- Price (bottle) ~ $32
Zinfandel Artezin
Mendocino/Amador/Napa Valley 2003
An elegant zin from the makers of Hess Collection, refined and well put together with outstanding balance.
- Price (bottle) ~ $47