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Red Wine by Alderbrook from Sonoma County, California. This OVOC (old vine old clone) Zinfandel is truly a representative of the Dry Creek Valley. It is sourced from 12 different growers including their own estate vineyard at the southern tip of the appellation, as well as a unique site at the opposite end of the valley, which sits at 800 feet elevation overlooking Lake Sonoma. This dark rich wine issues ripe blackberry aromas in concert with black spice notes including anise and cola. The mouth feel is soft and juicy with hints of pepper and more blackberry and plum fruit flavors. The toasty oak finish is given a touch of warmth from the 14.2% alcohol. Experience the Zin!

Red Wine by Artezin from California. Personally selected for Artezin, this fruit comes from some of California's finest Zinfandel regions including Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley, Amador (Shenandoah Valley), and Mendocino (Ukiah Valley). Deep ruby red in color, this Zinfandel shows forward blackberry and raspberry aromas melding with black pepper, licorice and currants. Black cherry flavors follow with nutmeg, allspice, pepper, and dark chocolate undertones while the texture is rich and round with some sweet tannins giving backbone and structure. Meant for immediate enjoyment, this handcrafted 2005 Artezin is a true classic of varietal expression.

1 cent shipping through June 15th. Details at wine.comRed Wine by Beaulieu - BV from Napa Valley, California. Medium, dark ruby-violet color. Opulent, sweet violet, raspberry and black pepper aromas with a hint of dark cocoa powder from the new oak. Showing medium-full body, the flavors are rich, succulent and balanced, with berry-pepper flavors echoing the aromas. Quite spicy, lush and round with medium tannins and good acidity. A great barbecue wine, and one that marries well with wild game or spicy pastas as well.

Red Wine by Bocce from California. The best description of the Bocce wines come from an understanding of the label and the family from which it comes. In 1919, the first year of prohibition, my grandfather took the train to California to learn where the best grapes could be purchased for making wine said Michael Mondavi. He determined that the Lodi area was the best because of the Zinfandel grape, which made a good red wine but also had thick skins and could be shipped across the country in rail cars or trucks without spoiling. In 1920 Cesare Mondavi and family moved to Lodi, California, to ship wine grapes and winemaking supplies to Italian families throughout the country. According to law each head of household could make 200 gallons or four barrels equivalent of wine. Cesare chose the name Bocce for the crate's label after his favorite pastime. The label you see on the bottle is a replica of the label on the crates of grapes Cesare shipped. Now that you understand the label, it is time to understand Rosa Mondavi, Cesare's wife. Rosa became interested in her grandson Michael's start into the wine business. She was concerned that he and his father were only going to make luxury style wines or to her way of thinking \\x91special occasion' wines. She felt Michael needed to make a wine for everyday people (like herself) to drink, and most importantly it had to be good. Michael asked his Nonna (grandmother) to explain further. She said it has to be affordable enough for daily use and it has to be good enough for friends and family to ask for a second or even a third glass. If they do not want that second glass the wine is not very good. It was that simple. Bocce wines are meant for everyday enjoyment with family and friends, and shared with a hearty meal and lively conversation.

Red Wine by Bocce from California. This Zinfandel shows aromas of white pepper, cranberry and cherry. On the palate, there is vibrant fresh red fruit from younger vines with the rich, full texture and dark fruit flavors from mellowed older vines. Serve in tumblers and enjoy with a plate of prosciutto and broken parmesan followed by pizza, pasta and barbeque.

Red Wine by Bogle from Sierra Foothills, California. Head-trained, dry farmed old vines are the source for Bogle's Old Vine Zinfandel. These gnarly old vines produce concentrated fruit of unsurpassed quality and intensity. This supple and mouth-filling vintage leads with juicy blueberry and ripe blackberry fruit. Black pepper and hints of chocolate notes integrate well with this soft, plush body. Subtle hints of spicy oak and pipe tobacco create structure, allowing this wine to stand up to a variety of fare. This is the perfect wine to pair with everything from rich sauces and unique dishes, to your favorite weeknight take-out.

Red Wine by Brassfield from North Coast, California. A lively aromatic medley of cedar and brambly dark fruits give a slight character of cooked jam in the initial offering from the glass. The soft entry is highlighted by ripe raspberry and blackberry notes within a soft, round mid-palate, and followed by a balanced structure of tannins and acidity to the lengthy finish. Enjoy with barbequed fare, spicy tapas or Mediterranean cuisine.

Red Wine by Brassfield from North Coast, California. This five acre Zinfandel block was planted in 1998 on the steep north facing volcanic slopes at the foot of Round Mountain volcano in High Valley. The rocky shales and volcanic sands provide excellent drainage and create smaller production yields, while the northern exposure of this vineyard allows for longer maturation and fruit intensity in the grape berries. The wine was aged in small oak cooperage for 16 months in equal portions of French, American and Hungarian oak. A small percentage of Syrah from the neighboring vineyard was blended with this Zinfandel to improve structure and add some additional depth to the finished wine. This vintage shows a sweet, ripe cherry pie nose with well integrated toasty oak notes. A hint of cinnamon and rhubarb are also present with smooth and soft tannins.

Red Wine by Cardinal Zin from Central Coast, California. The 2005 Cardinal Zin is a simple and straightforward Zinfandel, medium dark in color, with a nice balance of fruit and spice. This Zinfandel combines luscious fruit tones of ripe blackberries and plums with hints of brewed tea, black pepper and vanilla. Easy to drink, with soft tannins.

Red Wine by Cline from California. The Bridgehead Zinfandel is consistently the most refined and elegant of the several Zins that we produce. Our 2004 Bridgehead Zinfandel has notes of spice and black pepper combined with bright blackberry. The wine is firm and deep with notes of chocolate and toasty vanilla. Benefiting from a fine-grained structure of balanced acids and tannins, the wine will age beautifully for well over the next 5 to 7 years. Its claret-like style and intriguingly complex earthy-berry character make this one of California's most distinct and our most treasured Zinfandels.

Red Wine by Cline from California. The Live Oak Zin is known for its dimension of ripeness and individuality. A classic example of the big-boned Zinfandels for which Cline Cellars has become known, the 2004 Live Oak Zin displays notes of dark berries, raisins and licorice. The wine has a firm and balanced structure of acid and fine grained tannins. It's luscious.

Red Wine by Cline from California. The 2005 Ancient Vines Zinfandel shows wonderful dusty raspberry, blackberry, white pepper and spice, with coffee and chocolate characters. Aging in new and used wood has lent this wine a subtle vanilla quality that nicely complements the explosive fruit notes. Enjoy now or cellar for 5 to 7 years.

Red Wine by Cline from Sonoma County, California. The diversity in terroir from the two selected vineyards creates a complex and concentrated wine that has flavors of strawberries and a hint of spice balanced by mild acidity. Subtle nuances of vanilla from aging in French oak complement Sonoma Zinfandel's explosive fruit flavors and velvety texture. An excellent accompaniment to grilled meats and vegetables or Parmesan risotto, this wine can be enjoyed now or cellared for five to seven years.

Red Wine by Cline from California. As always the California Zinfandel is a challenging and rewarding wine to produce. Severe selection criteria and master blending show in the final product, which showcases a wide array of dark berry fruit including black cherry and raspberry. Additionally, spice notes and a lasting finish of vanilla from oak aging and firm, supple tannins add complexity to this wine. This wine is ready to drink now and will continue to develop complexity over the next three to four years.

Red Wine by Cline from California. The 2006 Ancient Vines Zinfandel shows wonderful dusty raspberry, blackberry, white pepper and spice, with coffee and chocolate characters. Ripe fruit and soft tannins make this a mouth-coating rich vintage. Aging in new and used wood has lent this wine a subtle vanilla quality that nicely complements the explosive fruit notes. Enjoy now or cellar for 5 to 7 years.

Red Wine by Cline from California. Eucalyptus mint, firm structure and exotic spice are key elements in Cline's 2006 Big Break Zinfandel. Always a robust wine, this vintage oozes with power, revealing crisp strawberries, exotic spice, as well as a toasted oak characteristic. It holds a distinct dusty berry characteristic (reminiscent of picking wild black berries in the hot summer sun), what Cline affectionately describes as their Oakley terroir. Big Break Zinfandel can be enjoyed young but it should also benefit from 5 to 7 years of cellaring. Enjoy this wine with big, spicy foods with plenty of zip, such as blackened Ahi.

Red Wine by Cline from California. As always, the California Zinfandel is a challenging and rewarding wine to produce. Severe selection criteria and master blending show in the final product, which showcases a wide array of dark berry fruit including black cherry and raspberry. Additionally, spice notes and a lasting finish of vanilla from oak aging and firm, supple tannins add complexity to this wine. This wine is ready to drink now and will continue to develop complexity over the next three to four years.

Red Wine by Dashe from Sonoma County, California. Dashe doesn't know why the Zinfandel vines at the Big River Ranch - just a few miles southeast of the town of Healdsburg - produce such inky-black, concentrated wines, but they certainly recognized from the start that this vineyard was sure to produce one of their very best Zinfandels. These head-trained vines on the rocky, red, steep slopes consistently produce a huge wine: thick, flavorful, and seductively rich. By combining this Zinfandel with a small amount of Petite Sirah from vines on the same ranch, Dashe was able to create a small amount of a wine that they feel is one of their most stylish and balanced, as well as mouth-filling, creations.

Red Wine by De Loach from Russian River, California. Using estate grapes and selected fruit from growers in the Russian River Valley, the Russian River Valley series of wines represent the heart and soul of Deloach Vineyard's offerings. Consistently award wining and satisfying, the wines exhibit an elegant fruit-forward flavor profile unique to this appelation. Our Russian River Valley zinfandel is a blend of five zinfandel ranches planted between 1895 and 1934. Located within one mile of the winery, these vineyards comprise the heart of the De Loach Estate. With careful vineyard management, these head-pruned vines grow in light soils and produce intense fruit from very low yields.

Red Wine by Dry Creek Vineyard from Sonoma County, California. The 2006 vintage of Heritage Zinfandel begins with a deep and inky purple-red color. At first swirl, up front fruit aromas of wild blackberry and plum are evident along with more subtle layers of white pepper and cardamom spice. On the palate, the flavors are rich and concentrated with additional blackberry characters that mingle with chocolate, allspice, and vanilla. The tannins are firm and supple, creating a balanced mouthfeel that seems to linger on and on. This is an elegant, sophisticated, and polished Zinfandel that displays Sonoma County fruit at its very best.

Red Wine by Estancia from Central Coast, California. Aroma: Hints of dark berries, red plum, cocoa bean, nutmeg and vanilla fill the nose. Flavor: Ripe boysenberry and black cherry are accented by notes of dark chocolate and cinnamon. Soft hints of creamy vanilla accompany the lingering finish.