Zinfandel Archives - The Boozy Epicure

2011 Frei Brothers Zinfandel Reserve

October 19, 2014September 9, 2016

I was a latecomer to the Zinfandel fan club. There are so many unbalanced, hot, jammy, fruit bombs out there that I didn't feel much love for the grape. Then I started drinking Ridge wines, and my world turned upside down. Finally, Zinfandel that held onto the luscious fruit, but... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Red Blends/Other Tasting USA Wine Zinfandel

2009 Bogle Vineyards Phantom

May 18, 2013September 9, 2016

Wine Review: 2009 Bogle Vineyards Phantom Sometimes, a wine so thoroughly surprises me, that I can't help but laugh at myself. I was introduced to Bogle Phantom at a friend's house. I was skeptical at first, zinfandel, petite sirah and mouvedre, blended and labelled with a whimsical name, it seemed... Read More

Tasting USA Wine Zinfandel

2009 Ridge Zinfandel Ponzo Vineyard

March 12, 2013September 9, 2016

I have to admit, I'm not a big Zinfandel drinker. Many carry a jammy cooked quality along with big alcohol, rough stuff that's not exactly to my taste. Then there is Ridge, a producer out of California that specializes in single vineyard wines, that just seems to always get it... Read More