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BobtheDude · Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 7:25 pm Post subject: October Wine - Zinfandel

So, I don't think I've ever had zinfandel before. I mean, I've had the wine cooler grade stuff that you drink when you're 16, but that's not really the same thing. At least I hope it's not. Well, I guess we'll find out!

There are two basic kinds of zinfandel. Zinfandel, a red with flavors of "red berry fruits like raspberry... blackberry, anise and pepper" Bold and spicy is what kept coming up for a descriptor.

And White Zinfandel, "is an off-dry to sweet, pink-colored blush wine". Sounds like something my girlfriend would like. It's the stuff I remember from back in the day, although I'm sure I can find a better bottle now than I could back then.

I think for the purposes of this tasting we should go with either one. Or maybe everyone should try to try both, see which one is preferred. If people are up for that much wine, that is. Heh.

Here's the dealie:

Name:
Price:
Year:
PHOTO of bottle:
Short intro from the wine maker about the wine:
Review:
Would you buy again?:
Wine Pairing Ideas/Recipes:

Here is a link to the Wikipedia article on zinfandel, for those who are interested. It's where I got those quotes about the wines.

ImStuffed · Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: October Wine - Zinfandel

BobtheDude · Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 7:42 pm Post subject:

Danielle: I knew I could count on you! Laughing

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ImStuffed · Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 8:32 pm Post subject:

when wine is involved....I've gotcha covered! Laughing

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ddpie · Elite BakeSpacer Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 8618

Oh yum! I haven't had Zinfandel in like, forever!

And....I think I can choke down a COUPLE of bottles, ya know, for the sake of experimentation and take one for the team Wink

girlichef · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 4:03 am Post subject:

Me too!!! I will not let work interfere with my lush status this month. I will not. Wink

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girlichef · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 4:48 am Post subject:

Spirits!
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ImStuffed · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:16 am Post subject:

Lushes unite!!!
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ddpie · Elite BakeSpacer Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 8618

Hellya! we gots some catching up to do!

<---raises glass...I'll drink to that!