Sidebar Cellars Old Vine Zinfandel 2017
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- jd90
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Category | Red Wine |
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Region | California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley |
Brand | Sidebar Cellars |
Alcohol/vol | 14.5% |
Wine Advocate
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A finished tank sample ready to be bottled, the 2017 Zinfandel is composed of 78% Zinfandel, 10% Alicante and 10% Petite Sirah with a small amount of about 12 other varieties. It's scented of peach, blueberry and black cherry preserves with cinnamon stick, potpourri and touches of earth and herbs. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has wonderful concentration of red, black and blue fruit preserves, with grainy tannins and great juicy acidity, finishing long and spicy. Yum! 240 cases are expected to be made and released in February 2020.
Jeb Dunnuck
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Rated 90 by Jeb Dunnuck The red under this label is also rock-solid. Based on 78% Zinfandel, 10% Alicante Bouschet, and the rest Petite Sirah and other varieties, the 2017 Zinfandel Old Vine offers a spice-filled, red plum, kirsch, cedar, and brambly herb-laced bouquet to go with a medium-bodied, elegant, savory style on the palate. It's another wine from this label that's going to shine with food.
Vinous
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The 2017 Zinfandel Old Vine is another delicious wine in David Ramey's Sidebar range. Juicy red and purplish berry fruit, spice, lavender and wildflowers are nicely pushed forward. This succulent, racy Zinfandel hits all the right notes.