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June 2019 - US Zinfandel, Italian & Spanish Varietals This month's Wine feature is US Zinfandel, Italian & Spanish Varietals Wines US Zinfandel, Italian & Spanish Varietals Reviews All $38 Crux Winery 2016 Zinfandel A heavily oak-driven, spicy, concentrated zinfandel for divine pairings. $38 » Read Full Review $29.99 Cline 2017 Live Oak Vineyard Zinfandel A delicious and balanced zinfandel; juicy, jammy, joyful. $29.99 » Read Full Review $37 Le Vigne 2016 Di Acquarello Sangiovese A wonderfully flavorful and smooth Sangiovese with great creamy oak to support the fruit. $37 » Read Full Review $42 Monte De Oro 2015 Estate Grown Zinfandel A delicious port-style zinfandel; oak-driven with highlights of concentrated dried fruits and energetic acidity that keeps one coming back for more. $42 » Read Full Review $29.99 Cline 2016 Big Break Vineyard Zinfandel An ageable Zinfandel with great structure and wildly attractive herbal notes. $29.99 » Read Full Review $42 Bella Luna Estate Winery 2016 Fighter Pilot Red Bailey Vineyard Zinfandel A spicy, wild and pure expression of Zinfandel; a charming and expressive wine. $42 » Read Full Review $45 Bella Luna Estate Winery 2016 Siletto Vineyard Barbera A great new world approach to the classic Italian varietal that brings forth boatloads of fruit and chocolatey oak flavors. $45 » Read Full Review $44 Le Vigne 2016 Cuore della Vigna Red Blend Paso Robles A terrific wine from Paso Robles; a New World Super Tuscan with superb balance and stylish nuance. $44 » Read Full Review $34 Barons Creek Vineyards 2017 Zinfandel An impeccably balanced zinfandel with superb concentration; drink this! $34 » Read Full Review $45 Bella Luna Estate Winery 2014 Siletto Vineyard Sangiovese A dense, flavor-packed New World Sangiovese that is an absolute pleasure to drink; aerate and relish. $45 » Read Full Review $45 Corner 103 2016 Vino Rosso North Coast A downright charming Italian Varietal Blend from the North Coast with divine earthy aromas, lipsmackingly fruity palate and table-tuned tannins; drink this. $45 » Read Full Review $48 Barons Creek Vineyards 2017 Campeon Red Blend Montsant A big, chewy Spanish red with a lot of fruit and attractive oxidative notes. $48 » Read Full Review $52 Akash Winery 2016 Estate Zinfandel A well-refined, juicy Zinfandel. $52 » Read Full Review $34 Monte De Oro 2015 Estate Grown Tempranillo A terrific food-wine that will be a lovely complement to the meal. $34 » Read Full Review $60 Château Élan 2016 Red Blend American Fruity olives and rich dried fruits star in this decadent red blend. $60 » Read Full Review $32 Opaque 2016 Zinfandel A bold, smoky zinfandel that will be a great barbecue pairing; try with a slight chill. $32 » Read Full Review $36 Grgich Hills 2014 Estate Grown Zinfandel A rich and brooding Zinfandel with aging potential. $36 » Read Full Review $10.99 Best Buy Cline 2017 Old Vine Zinfandel Pure varietal character jumps from the glass in this easy-to-love Zinfandel. $10.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $15 Best Buy Bliss Family Vineyards 2015 Estate Bottled Zinfandel A solid zin with a nice balance of fruit and oak. $15 Best Buy » Read Full Review $15 Best Buy Frey 2017 Zinfandel An attractive fruity zin with nice oaky style. $15 Best Buy » Read Full Review $32 Opaque 2016 Darkness Red Blend Paso Robles A dense and fruity Paso red packed with dark fruits and spices. $32 » Read Full Review $50 Bella Luna Estate Winery 2016 Glenrose Vineyard Nebbiolo A intriguing New World nebbiolo sipper. $50 » Read Full Review $14.95 Best Buy Whitman Express 2014 The Conductor Red Blend Sonoma County A concentrated chewy red. $14.95 Best Buy » Read Full Review $19 Biltmore Estate 2017 Sangiovese A super fruity, juicy and quaffable Sangiovese for everyday pleasure. $19 » Read Full Review $50 Corner 103 2017 Zinfandel Hot-climate zinfandel-lovers need apply. $50 » Read Full Review $14.99 Best Buy Cline 2017 Ancient Vines Zinfandel An easy-drinking Zinfandel with lots of spicy oak. $14.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $19 Pend d’Oreille 2018 Albarino Great acidity and a summery style make this a great patio wine. $19 » Read Full Review $30 AvinoDos 2016 Zinfandel A rich, port-like Zinfandel with deeply fruity flavors accented by warm, peppery spices. $30 » Read Full Review $46 Barons Creek Vineyards 2018 Tempranillo A rich, decadent Tempranillo swimming in succulent dried fruits and attractive spice. $46 » Read Full Review $90 Château Élan 2015 Fingerprint Collection Tempranillo Rich dried fruit is the star of the show in this dense and chewy tempranillo; nice choice for "Zin-heads." $90 » Read Full Review $100 Château Élan 2016 Fingerprint Collection Montepulciano A table-friendly New World Montepulciano. $100 » Read Full Review $9.99 Crush 8 2017 Zinfandel A perfect base for sangrias. $9.99 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Wine/Review-2019-06-07-US-Zinfandel-Italian-and-Spanish-Varietals.aspx