A question of age: a taste test of 37 Zinfandels that should be in their prime

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Results of a taste test of 37 Zinfandel wines bottled between 1990-92 are presented. The 1992 Renwood Zinfandel Shenandoah Valley Grandpere ($18 a bottle), 1991 Ridge Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley Lytton Springs ($18 a bottle) and 1990 Ravenswood Zinfandel Sonoma Valley Cooke ($16 a bottle) received the top ratings for each year's products. The 37 wines range in price from $10 to $30.

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The zin masters

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The major Zinfandel winemakers who believe that Zinfandel is the greatest among wine varieties are discussed. Zinfandel grape is a workhorse grape throughout most of California's wine history and is admired for its distinctive character and individuality but has taken for granted as it is widely planted and used in many ordinary wines.

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A very good year

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California Zinfandel wines of 1995 and 1996 are rated on a scale of one to 100, with tasting notes and prices provided. A 1996 JC Cellars Zinfandel Redwood Valley Rhodes at $27 is rated 91.

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