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...although some of these will be hard to find, I thought I'd let you know about them anyway. These aren't just my own opinions, but a mix of mine, the friend who went with me and some of the people we talked with. Most of the winemakers were all there, too.There were 8 zins:
My favorite was:
Dutton Goldfield Morelli Lane Vinyard RRV 2006 - $40 - almost like a pinot noir/zin blend with some nice cherry fruit in the finish, not much pepper. Different style than the others.
Next group:
Bedrock Dry Creek Valley 2008 - $33 (This one wasn't really part of the dinner, but the young lady working in the wine shop sat across from us and recommended it, so I bought a bottle and mixed it in.)
Seghesio San Lorenzo Alexander Valley 2007 - $56 (good but very pricey - limited distribution)
Tofanelli Napa Valley 2007 - $36 - Vince Tofanelli was there looking like an aging hippie. I've had both Ravenswood and a Neyers zins made from his vinyard in years past.
Next two:
Gamba Old Vine, Gamba Estate, Russina River Valley 2007 - $43
Charter Oak, Monte Rosso Vinyard Sonoma - $42
Bottom group;
Outpost, Howell Mountain 2007 - $47 - this surprised me since I've been on their mailing list and am drinking and enjoying the 2005 now. Winemakers were a couple of young guys.
Saxon Brown, Casa Santinamaria, Sonoma 2006 - $35
I'd say they were all pretty good, but the top 4 are worth seeking out. The wine shop (Prima Vini in Walnut Creek, CA) adjacent to the restaurant sells them all and will ship - 10% discount on a mixed case.
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