Zest for Zin
This group is for all the California Zinfandel lovers out there. It includes some of the stars of the category, along with a few examples that might fly under the radar yet still offer great quality for the price.
RIDGE Zinfandel Sonoma Valley Pagani Ranch 2023 (95, $46) Blackberry, dark chocolate, licorice, fruitcake, spices; potent, polished
CARLISLE Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley 2022 (94, $42) Generous, sleek, precise; raspberry, roasted anise, black pepper
TURLEY Zinfandel Napa Valley Turley Estate 2023 (94, $42) Structured, detailed; blackberry, tart cherry, briar patch, white pepper, anise
COVENANT Zinfandel Lodi Mensch 2024 (93, $24) Cherry, cranberry, rose petal, spices; graceful, expressive
KOKOMO Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley 2023 (93, $34) Dynamic, elegant; raspberry, cherry, white pepper, savory sage
BEDROCK Zinfandel California Old Vine 2023…
