Peppery Zins for under $20?

AdrianSmith · Sep 12, 2014

Hello all!

Looking for a little advice! - I'm trying to broaden my range of Zins. I'm usually big on the big, fruity, "jammy" zins, but i want to taste me palate with some nice peppery treats, however on a little bit of a budget.

Any suggestions deeply appreciated and bonus points if they are Californian

Thank you folks!

salcoco · Sep 15, 2014

try zins from Lodi, chances are difficult to find as the market is the jammy ones.

mjrisenhoover · Sep 15, 2014

You might try a Bogle Vineyard Old Vine Zin

I am pretty sure it's under $20 bucks.

wineforfun · Sep 15, 2014

7 Deadly Zins. Pretty sure it is what you are looking for.
Michael David Winery, Lodi, CA

sour_grapes · Sep 15, 2014

wineforfun said:
7 Deadly Zins. Pretty sure it is what you are looking for.
Michael David Winery, Lodi, CA

Huh, that is funny -- I consider 7 Deadly Zins to be the archetype of a jammy Zin. (This is my "house red.")

wineforfun · Sep 15, 2014

Paul,
Really? To me it has a peppery taste to it. It may be the 15% ABV too. Alot of the zins I have tried are more "fruity" to me. I know the OVZ kit I made from RJS at the 10mo. mark is more "fruity" than 7 Deadly.
Could be the difference in our palates too.

sour_grapes · Sep 15, 2014

Yeah, chacun à son goût, I guess. (Or, if you prefer the Latin, De gustibus non est disputandum.)

I really like 7 Deadly Zins. A Lot. Does this sound like I have a Zin problem?

ibglowin · Sep 16, 2014

Surprised no one has mentioned Four Vines

wineforfun · Sep 16, 2014

sour_grapes said:
Yeah, chacun à son goût, I guess. (Or, if you prefer the Latin, De gustibus non est disputandum.)

Generally prefer the English version, different strokes for different folks.
I had to google that jibberish to see if you were calling me names.

ibglowin · Sep 16, 2014

Here is another good one. Bulk Buy.

Murphy Goode

AdrianSmith · Sep 19, 2014

Ahh this is just perfect, thank you so much guys

AdrianSmith · Sep 19, 2014

Also, keep em coming!!

4score · Sep 19, 2014

Very timely....I was trying to think of a specific, peppery zin I had recently and I just couldn't recall the name. Then, coincidentally, I had the wine last night. This is the peppery one that I really like. It's Three Vines Zin by Manzanita Creek. The winery makes several zins but this one (3 Vines) is only sold through Costco (under $20). It's made from a blend of zin from 3 vineyards in Northern Cal.

AdrianSmith · Sep 27, 2014

Thanks 4score, great great great to know!!!!

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