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Zinfandel

Zinfandel. Pronounced Zinn-fan-dell

If you've come to this page looking for the pale, vaguely pink, vaguely orange coloured semi-sweet wines produced by Californian mega-corps, who should know better, then we're afraid you will be leaving somewhat dissapointed.

In our world Zinfandel (a genetic twin to Italy's Primotivo grape) produces full-throttle, expansive red wines that are most definitely not for the faint-hearted wine drinker. Nowhere more so than in California where approaching 10% of land under-vine is producing 'Zin' and where it has recently been declared the "national grape". Much to the consternation of the many producers of fine Cabernet Sauvignon, we might add! Capable of dizzying concentration and strength, Zinfandel is nevertheless a variety capable of proving elegance and complexity. Pioneers such as Paul Draper (Ridge) & Ted Seghesio have proved, without doubt, that Zinfandel deserves a seat at the wine world's top table.

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Ridge Lytton Springs 2006

The 06 Lytton Springs is 80% Zinfandel with 16% Petite Syrah and 4% Carignan. It is one of the worlds most sought-after and iconic Zinfandels. Do not be tempted by expensive immitations.

£26.00 £150.00 £300.00

Ridge York Creek Zinfandel 03

A blend of Zinfandel & Petite Syrah, the 2003 is a return to the more restrained, less opulent style of the 70s and 80s. Rarely seen in the UK, this is a classic.

£22.50 £126.00 £240.00

Ridge Geyserville 2006

2006 Geyserville Vineyard was bottled in January 2008. It is a blend of 70% Zinfandel, 18% Carignane, 10% Petite Sirah, 2% Mataro. The 2006 is a superb example of this iconic wine.

£26.50 £156.00 £300.00

Francis Ford Coppola Presents Rosso

A generous and easy to enjoy Californian wine. Its mild tannins make it incredibly food-friendly, so it's easy to pair with anything from braised short ribs to grilled salmon or a sausage and pepperoni pizza.

Painter Bridge Zinfandel 2006

drink by end 2009

Named after the Paintersville Bridge which spans an inlet of the Sacremento Delta. The fruit for this wine comes from a mix of eight different Zinfandel vineyards in Lodi, Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo – the Zinfandel is blended with a small amount of particularly spicy Syrah from Paso Robles. The wine achieves a rounded, ripe, fruit driven character, enhanced by a few months in barrel.

£8.50 £48.00 £90.00

Seghesio Sonoma County Zinfandel 2005

Deep ruby in colour, this wine combines spicy, lush black fruit from Alexander Valley with cooler Dry Creek Valley fruit that offers structure and Zinfandel’s classic briary and raspberry flavours. Full-bodied dark berry fruits are supported by silky oak tannins, layers of concentrated flavours and a long, spicy finish.

£16.75 £99.00 £192.00

Ridge Geyserville 2003 (Zinfandel)

By 2011

Ridge made its first Geyserville in 1966, from nineteenth- century vines growing on the western edge of Alexander Valley. Over time, we have included more grapes planted along this quarter-mile-wide strip, which follows the old San Francisco & Northern Pacific Railway right-of-way. This distinctive "single site" now consists of three adjoining vineyards that share the same gravelly soils, exposure, and climate.

£22.00