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6 posted on 02/12/2006 8:58:02 AM PST by Emmalein (Try not to let your mind wander...It is too small and fragile to be out by itself.)

To: Emmalein; sassbox

I suspect that you are not familiar with some of the better zinfandels coming from the Rosenblum or Turley vineyards. Ravenswood makes good zins also. I joined the Rosenblum club for mailouts and received nothing but outstanding wines from them. As a matter of fact, the 12/15/05-1/15/06 edition of Wine Spectator listed the Rosenblum 2003 Rockpile Rockpile Road Vineyard Zinfandel as the third best tasting in the world (all wines, not just zins) It was taste tested as a 94 for a measly $29. High end zins are among the best bargains available, seldom have to be held or aged, and pack a massive punch with many in the 16 to 17% alcohol range.

I suspect you have had some bad experiences with some low end wines. BTW, no serious zin drinker considers a "white zin" to be a zin.

14 posted on 02/12/2006 11:31:11 AM PST by johniegrad

ditto.

I like all kinds of wine, but not Zin. The best thing I can say about it is Italian Primativo is worse.

25 posted on 02/12/2006 1:02:18 PM PST by dervish (Muslims are genetically predisposed to cartoon rage)

Especially white Zin....
The "I taste like grape peels and formaldehyde" wine.

35 posted on 02/12/2006 3:49:20 PM PST by najida (Going through my second childhood for the third time.)

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