Category Archives: Zinfandel

Jeckll and Hyde: 2007 Chiarello Vineyards Giana Zinfandel

The nose has hints of dark ripe fruit with a light vanilla and oak to it.  When i first taste this I get a slightly spice/pepper flavor at the beginning with a mild finish.  Here is what I love about … Continue reading

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TrashTV: A Cruise Down Whitehall Lane

Seeing that this is called TrashTV, let me start by venting a little. Are you friggin kidding me? Is it just me or is this a flash back to last season when Ed had to leave because of his job … Continue reading

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2007 LFV “YeeHaw” Zinfandel

2007 Lamborn Family Vineyards Zinfandel Winery History: Bob (father) and Mike (son) purchased 40 acres on Howell Mountain back in 1971 and eventually decided on Lamborn Family vineyards as the name for the venture. By doing so, they established the … Continue reading

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Dual Personality Zinfandel

On a recent trip to Napa Valley, my wife and I were fortunate enough to visit Buehler Vineyards and be shown around on a private tour by the owner John Buehler. John was a very gracious host who not only … Continue reading

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This week’s Trash TV

After working the hockey game and seeing the Coyotes get their asses handed to them, I was looking forward to a nice bottle of Zinfandel and some trash TV.  Seeing that the wife was out of town, I couldn’t really … Continue reading

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Trash TV week 3: Elyse Zin vs. Robert Craig Zin

Well, it’s Tuesday again and we all know what that means!  It is time for this week’s installment of how to survive “The Bachelor” (A.K.A. Trash TV). Last night was a little different than in past weeks in that it … Continue reading

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