kinmonth@null.DEC (06/04/84)
A while ago I asked for comments on people's favorite Zinfandels. Lots
of replies were posted; thanks for all the info. Most of the replies were
from people in California who have a rather obvious advantage when it
comes to obtaining Zinfandel (as I understand it, California has more
or less a monopoly on Zinfandel production).
My problem is that I live in the Boston area (not generally known
for its production of fine wines... :-) ). I hope all you California
dwellers realize how lucky you are to be able to "drop in" on your
favorite vineyard during the weekend.
The wine store I usually go to has a pretty good selection, but many
of the Zins mentioned in the replies are unknown to New England.
So, I have compiled a list of Zins available here. I would appreciate any
comments on any that folks out there may have tried. I have included
prices so that "dollar-value" judgements may be made. After all, one can
expect less from a $4 bottle than a $9 bottle. All prices are for 750ml
unless otherwise noted. Listed in order of price.
North Coast Cellers no date $3.99 (1.5L)
Taylor Calif. Cellers no date $2.99
Willow Creek 1979 $3.49
Cresta Blanca 1979 $3.99
CK Mondavi no date $3.99
Sebastiani 1980 $3.99
Wente Bros 1980 $4.15
Charles Krug 1979 $4.39
Story 1979 $4.49
Fetzer 1982 $4.89
Burgess 1980 $4.99
San Martin 1980 $5.15
Simi 1981 $5.29
Mirassou 1980 $5.49
Sutter Home 1981 $5.69
Mountainside 1979 $5.79
Sebastiani Proprietor's Reserve 1977 $5.79
R Mondavi 1980 $5.99
Davis Bynum 1979 $6.99
White Zinfandels:
M. Marion no date $4.39
Sutter Home 1983 $4.59
Here's your chance to praise or condemn Zinfandels you have tried. Go
to it!
Bruce Kinmonth ...decvax!decwrl!rhea!null!kinmonth