Zinfandel with Late Summer Grilling

We’ve had earthquakes, we’ve had hurricanes, we’ve had floods – – and yet some diehard grill meisters haven’t given up on their backyard “kitchen.” Hamburgers, steaks, even blackened fish keep rolling off the grill bars and onto plates lavished with roasted vegetables, grilled onions, and baked potatoes. It’s hard to give up on summer, even [...]

Bianchi Winery Zinfandel and Petite Sirah

If you are looking for bold flavors and character in your wine without breaking the bank, the wines of Bianchi Winery are worth trying.  I recently sampled their Zinfandel and a Petite Sirah sent by the winery’s PR rep, and thought both offered a high quality-price ratio.  The 2007 Heritage Series “Zen Ranch” Zinfandel is ripe [...]

Cline Cellars’ Reliably Delicious Wines

Ask me what wineries produce portfolios that are all reliably terrific and Cline Cellars immediately comes to mind.  And after a couple visits to their tasting room, I can also attest that it is among the friendliest in Sonoma. Cline Cellars was founded by Fred Cline, grandson of Valeriano Jacuzzi, inventor of the Jacuzzi tub [...]

Plungerhead Old Vine Zinfandel with Paolo’s Ligurian Trofie

Pesto is always a sure sign that warm weather is upon us. The perfumed and heady scent of fresh basil is enough to spin your head around; mash the leaves with olive oil, garlic, and parmigiano and even a monk with a vow of poverty would steal to savor such a dish. I enjoyed a [...]

Dashing All the Way: Dashe Cellars Zinfandel 2007

This week’s pick is brought to you by Michael Cervin a wine writer for Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine & Spirits.  Michael also writes three other wine columns and has taken the time to write up his selection for WeeklyWinePick.  He notes for us here: “Mike Dashe makes superlative wines and his zinfandels are among [...]

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