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Mazzocco 2014 Beasley Zinfandel
Winery: Mazzocco
Grape(s): 95% Zinfandel & 5% Petite Sirah
Region: Dry Creek Valley, Ca
Year: 2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 30-35

Review:
A nose that's reminiscent of blackberries, boysenberries, and cherries with accents of pepper and mocha rises up from a glass. Supple tannins carry flavors of bramble fruit and cherry that flow into notes of herbs, spice, and mocha on the palate. Good balance in this wine and a nice fruit core; pair it a juicy cheeseburger fresh from the grill. 515 cases produced.
Rating: 89

Mazzocco 2014 Verano Zinfandel
Winery: Mazzocco
Grape(s): 97% Zinfandel & 3% Petite Sirah
Region: Dry Creek Valley, Ca
Year: 2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 30-35

Review:
Raspberries, blackberries, plums, and herbs jump from a glass. That ripe berry fruit returns on the palate, leading to a finish of dark chocolate, clove, and fresh herbs. There's ample fruit here coming in rich layers. Fans of lush, supple Zins will find much to like. 750 cases were made.
Rating: 90

Mazzocco 2014 Smith Orchard Reserve Zinfandel
Winery: Mazzocco
Grape(s): 97% Zinfandel & 3% Petite Sirah
Region: Dry Creek Valley, Ca
Year: 2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 50-55

Review:
An array of blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries melds with suggestions of rose petal, clove and dark chocolate on the palate. Polished tannins fame bright berry flavors on the palate with some lovely complicating elements of dark chocolate, sweet spice, and spring flowers. Lively fruit, good depth, and a touch of minerals make this a very food friendly wine. Open of bottle with succulent short-ribs.
Rating: 91

Mazzocco 2014 Briar Zinfandel
Winery: Mazzocco
Grape(s): 94% Zinfandel & 6% Petite Sirah
Region: Dry Creek Valley, Ca
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: n/v

Review:
There's plenty of fruit on the nose, with black cherry, blackberry, and plums entering the mix. Supple tannins lift luscious fruit flavors of cherries, boysenberries, and plums that meander into hints of minerals, spice, and vanilla after a sip. The fruit has a jammy, elegant quality to it that works nicely with the earthy and spicy nuances. A nice wine.
Rating: 90