Californian Wine

Rodney Strong Knotty Vines Zinfandel

In my last post, I highlighted my walk through Rodney Strong's vineyards along with a review of their Charlotte's Home Sauvignon Blanc. ...

Rodney Strong Charlotte’s Home Sauvignon Blanc

On my recent trip to Sonoma County, California for the Wine Bloggers Conference I had the opportunity to visit some of Rodney Strong's vineyards...

Rodney Strong Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

Cheers! It's my favorite day of the month, Wine Blogging Wednesday! For those who are unfamiliar, Wine Blogging Wednesday is...

Affordable California Zinfandel Review – 25 Under $20

The series on California Zinfandel is complete—finally—and here is the summary of 25 Zinfandels under $20.  Zinfandel tends to be a love it or...

Charles Underwood Farleigh Zinfandel

This is a wine that I hadn't even heard of until I saw it on the shelf and I picked it up on a...

Mandolin Old Vines Zinfandel

Mandolin is a small California winery run by Philip Zorn and Matt Shortbridge.  It appears that they are no longer producing Zinfandel, but...

Edmeades Mendocino County Zinfandel

At $19, this is one of the more expensive Zinfandels I've reviewed in this series—but it's also one of the best.  I am often...

Hayman & Hill Dry Creek Valley Reserve Selection Zinfandel

The Hayman & Hill brand comes from Cellar Door/Pacific Wine Partners, who manage a number of different wine brands.  Cheap wine aficionados are probably...

Hayman & Hill Dry Creek Valley Reserve Selection Zinfandel

The Hayman & Hill brand comes from Cellar Door/Pacific Wine Partners, who manage a number of different wine brands.  Cheap wine aficionados are probably...

Old Zin Vines from Oak Ridge Winery

Lodi Zin, sexy Lodi Zin.  Tall, dark, strong, sleek, bold, full, dangerous, striking, intense.  Razor sharp, yet soft as feathers.  Arresting, dazzling, raging, exhilarating. Old...