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Seghesio Zinfandel 'Sonoma' - $23.49

Wine Details

Vintage: 2009
Price: $23.49
Producer: Seghesio Family Vineyards
Region: Sonoma County
Varietal: Zinfandel
Container Size: 750 ML
Flavors:
  • Award Winning
  • Red Wine
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Product Description

  • A blend from sites in Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley. Flavors of dark ripe cherries and sweet raspberries followed by velvety mouthfeel.
  • Started in Alexander Valley, four generations of the Seghesio family have tended these vineyards with humility and passion. Seghesio produces almost exclusively estate wines on some of the same vineyards first planted in the late 1800”s. With vineyards in the Russian River valley, Dry Creek Valley, and Sonoma, the main Grape of Seghesio is Zinfandel

Expert Ratings

Ratings   Vintage Source Flavors
CGCW - 88 Details: Ripe blackberry fruit sits at the center of this young and nicely filled wine and is framed by a nice dollop of slightly sweet oak. There is a bit of tannin and heat in the bargain, but there is also plenty of real Zinfandel flavor and flesh as well, and a brief bit of cellaring is all that this one needs. 2005 CGCW blackberry, oak
WineSpectator - 92 Details: Wonderful balance and sense of elegance, it offers vivid ripe fruit flavors that are rich and complex, with spicy black cherry, blackberry, pomegranate, herb and sage notes that add flavor dimensions and complexity. Firm, but ripe tannins add structure, allowing the fruit to push through. Drink now through 2009. 48,000 cases made. –JL 2002 WineSpectator black cherry, blackberry, herb, ripe fruit, sage, spicy
WineSpectator - 88 Details: Scents of wild berry, flowers and dark fruits lead to rich, enticing flavors of blackberry jam, anise, cedar and pencil lead. Shortens a bit on the finish, where it shows its tannic backbone, but this wine has a lot going for it. At this price, buy a case or two. Drink now through 2008. 50,000 cases made. –JL 2001 WineSpectator anise, blackberry, cedar, flowers, wild berry
WineEnthusiast - 88 Details: Firm and ripe in style, with fine-tuned tannins that frame the core of bright blackberry, cocoa, plum and spice flavors. Moderate length marks the finish, which is fairly elegant. 2001 WineEnthusiast blackberry, plum, spice
WineSpectator - 88 Details: Deftly balanced, with ripe, rich, earthy wild berry, blackberry, anise and cedar flavors enlivened by firm acidity and supported by chewy tannins. Finishes with a long, complex aftertaste. Drink now through 2007. 40,000 cases made. –JL 2000 WineSpectator anise, blackberry, cedar, earthy, wild berry
WineEnthusiast - 85 Details: Rough-and-ready Zin that captures the grape’s wild and woolly side. Briary berry flavors mingle with earthy tobacco notes and soft tannins to produce a fun, everyday wine that seems perfect with barbecue. 2000 WineEnthusiast earthy, pepper
WineSpectator - 88 Details: Weaves together a complex array of plum, cherry, currant and spicy wild berry flavors, holding a tight focus, finishing with floral berry flavors. Drink now through 2006. 38,000 cases made. –JL 1999 WineSpectator cherry, currant, plum, spicy, wild berry
Tanzer - 88 Details: Dark red. Sappy aromas of red plum, strawberry, currant, chicory and Indian spices. Tangy, enticing flavors of bitter red berries with a meaty nuance. Lush, sweet and concentrated, but kept firm by sound acidity. Finishes with chewy, toothdusting tannins and good length. 1999 Tanzer berries, bitter, currant, meaty, red plum, spices, strawberry
WineSpectator - 83 Details: Hard and dry, with a tart berry edge to the modest fruit flavors. Finishes with a green tealike edge. Drink now through 2004. 32,000 cases made. –JL 1998 WineSpectator berry
WineEnthusiast - 88 Details: From a winery that has grown Zin for generations and takes it seriously. Not as pinpointed as the single-vineyard bottlings, but Zinfanatics will appreciate its heft. Young, juicy and jammy. Fairly tannic now, strong and spicy, and very dry. A country-style wine that’s quintessentially Californian. 1998 WineEnthusiast black cherry, oak, pepper
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Food Pairings

Category Pairing
Red Meat Grilled Filet Mignon, Lamb, Grilled or Roast Leg, Grilled or Broiled Chops or Rack of Lamb, Game, Farmed Venison
Poultry & Eggs Glazed Duck
Sauces Red Wine Sauce
Herbs & Spices Rosemary
Spicy Food Beef Stir Fry

Awards and Accolades

  Name Vintage
Award Winner Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2007 2005
Award Winner Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2008 2007

Wine Terms

Name Value
Sonoma Like its neighbor Napa, Sonoma is a small area filled with independent wineries and characterized by microclimates that vary according to the topography. The coolest parts of Sonoma are the fog-filled south, where the grape varieties are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Northwards up the valley the climate warms and provides a good base for Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. In general Sonoma wines are less dramatically flavorful than those of Napa. Cabernet Sauvignon is relatively soft, with blackcurrant fruit, minty and eucalyptus perfume, and some soft buttery oak. Zinfandel ranges from soft and gulpable to massive bramble and pepper styles. Chardonnay is rich and juicy, especially from the Russian River, and Sauvignon Blanc can be zingy and grassy. Most Sonoma wines have a freshness and a soft edge which makes them very suitable for drinking on their own, however they partner well with strongly flavored fish and meat dishes. The old-style Zinfandels are delicious with spicy cuisine.
United States Wineries exist in all fifty states, but the most predominant (and best) wine comes from Northern California, Oregon, and Washington State, with New York gaining a foothold in the industry. American wines make up about 75% of all wine sales in the US. The appellation system uses the term AVA (American Viticultural Area) to determine where wines were produced, but grape varieties can be planted anywhere in the country. American wineries generally use varietal labeling, and government regulations require that the variety on the label must make up at least 75% of the blend (in Oregon it’s 90%). The words reserve, special selection, private reserve, classic, and so on have no legal definition in the US. Some wineries use these terms to indicate their better wines; others use the words as a marketing tool to move lower quality wines off the shelf.
Zinfandel One of California’s oldest varietals, this grape actually hails from Croatia. Red Zinfandel makes rich dark wines that are high in alcohol and medium to high in tannin. The can have a blackberry or raspberry aroma, a spicy character and even a jammy flavor. Some Zinfandels are relatively light-bodied and meant to be enjoyed young, while others benefit from aging.
California California produces the majority of wine made in the United States. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and Pinot Noir dominate the wine production in California, but many other varietials thrive in the California climate. Many fine wines are produced in California using Mediterranean grapes.

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