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Predator 2015 "Old Vines" Zinfandel
Winery: Predator
Grape(s): Zinfandel
Region: Lodi, Ca
Year: 2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
Compelling aromas of bacon, smoke and red berries jump from a glass. Strawberry and blackberry flavors frame the palate, accented by elements of apple wood smoke bacon, dark chocolate, and white pepper. There's ample jammy fruit and bold, smoky flavors that come together nicely in this wine, making it a good match for a spicy beef stew.
Rating: 90

Opolo 2015 "Summit Creek" Zinfandel
Winery: Opolo
Grape(s): Zinfandel
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year: 2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
A nice combination of raspberries and boysenberries mix with maple and clove on the nose. Smooth on the palate, strawberry, raspberry, and bramble berry flavors coalesce among maple, clove, and dark chocolate. Not a big, jammy, spicy Zin but it is quite approachable. Pair with Baby-Back ribs.
Rating: 89

Peachy Canynon 2015 "Westside" Zinfandel
Winery: Peachy Canynon
Grape(s): 79% Zinfandel, 8% Petite Sirah, 7% Primitivo, & 6% Alicante Pouschet
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year: 2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 15-20

Review:
Cherries, blackberries, and raspberries form a fruit core that melds with suggestions of anise, vanilla, and spice on the nose. Polished tannins carry flavors of blackberry, raspberry, and blueberry into whispers of licorice, all-spice, and a little smoke on the palate. Lighter in body but bursting with flavors, gourmet sausages would make a nice pairing.
Rating: 90