When wine makers Adam and Dianna Lee heard that famed wine critic Robert Parker was staying at a nearby hotel, they took their first wine and left it with the hotel concierge for Mr. Parker. Not only did he try it but he liked it so much he gave it a 90 pt rating in the Wine Advocate!
The 2007 Chocolate Box GSM from Australia leads you think of it as a dessert wine, but don’t be fooled by the name. Wine Enthusiast awarded 88 points for this nearly equal parts Grenache, Shiraz, and Mataro wine. It is an easygoing, creamy textured wine with lifted aromas of cherries and clove and juicy, peppery flavors that finish with just the barest touch of astringency.
This is not a box of chocolates!
Did you know??? Zaca Mesa Syrah was served by President Clinton to French President Chirac at the White House
Join us at Gibby’s tonight 5 - 8 for an entertaining event!
What a wonderful opportunity to relax, have some fun, and taste 30 excellent wines with the chance to interact one on one with the distributors, and enjoy the search for the wines you love. Admission will be $10. Significant incentive discount purchasing information will be available. See tasting menu for details.
We look forward to offering an extensive variety of wines, from various appellations, and a wide price range.
Reservations are not required.
Zinfandel is a wonderful variety that can be strongly influenced by where it is grown. Below is a quick reference:
Amador County: Big, full bodied, extra ripe and jammy
Santa Clara Valley: Known for conplexity and depth
Sonoma County (Dry Creek Valley): Juicy, bright fruit, balanced acidity, blackberry, anise and pepper
San Luis Obispo (Paso Robles): Soft and round
Napa Valley: Plummy, intense, red berry, cedar, vanilla - Claret style
Russian River Valley: Often Old Vines, spicy and somewhat lower in alcohol than other Zinfandels
Mendocino County: High quality, lesser known, not as heavily marketed
Lodi: Juicy and approachable, some of the oldest vines