In Reply to: Re: Not bad posted by Jerry P on December 14, 2000 at 12:39:21:
Depends on what you like, of course. Turley zins are blockbusters all, but they're hard to find at retail. Cline makes a variety of styles of zin; actually they seem to have more different bottlings every year, but the 'Big Break' is often a good big zin--I haven't had the latest release yet.Ridge zins can certainly be big, but I don't think they're what people think of when they hear the word 'blockbuster.' Still, it's hard to go too far wrong. I buy Geyserville & Lytton Springs every year, at least to try them. The latest releases are a bit smaller and more elegant than the past few years have been, but still fine wines.
Martinelli zins are huge, but you run into the same problem with the Turleys--hard to get ahold of.
Caldwell Cellars makes big zins in that same style.
Lava Cap zins are big and soft and lush, easier to find.
I like Dashe zins, but they're not really blockbusters.
I can't think of any more right now.
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