Radioblog: Wines-day lesson: Zinfandels.

Posted by Mario Bosquez

With the holiday season fast approaching, it's time to explore the world of Zinfandels. We did just that recently on Living Today with our latest edition of Wine-sday. Joining us for this lesson was Robert and Layla Fanucci;Owners of Charter Oak Wine. This producer of boutique wines is said to feature some of California's best Zinfandels. They all pair well with foods on the holiday table in particular steaks, turkey, and poultry.

Among the wines we tasted and learned about:

2007 Charter Oak Monte Rosso Old Vine Hillside Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley.The vines for this wine date back to the 1880's and brings with it notes of spices, blackberries, wild raspberry and runsa. It sells for around $42.

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2007 Charter Oak Old Vine Napa Valley Petite Sirah. This selection brings with it overtones of dark chocolate and black cherry and goes for about $42.

2006 Charter Oak Estate Napa Valley Zinfandel. You will notice a blackberry scent. The blend of this wine includes a 100-year-old Zinfandel! The price is around $60.

What is your favorite Zinfandel?

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