Trimbach Alsace 2009 Riesling, $15.29-$19.99, 86 points, is a light cold color with gray hues.
The nose has a touch of diesel, which is not a bother, but doesn't score points with me either.
A light juicy body has good acidity and carries flavors of lime and hazelnut.
Finishing long with hints of ginger, cap-off what I think is an entry level Alsace Riesling.
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Paraiso Santa Lucia Highlands Monterey County 2008 Riesling, approximately $16.00, 87 points, is lemon/lime in color, and the aroma, though not offensive, was a bit like Vaseline and lemon.
This light bodied white wine is just off-dry and has good acidity, and with flavors of lychee, cantaloupe, and lemon, has some complexity.
The finish is fair with some ginger spice and a sour note.
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Italian Zinfandel Wines (Primitivo), "Primitivo variety traditionally grown in Puglia (the "heel" of Italy), where it was introduced in the 18th century. The grape found its way to the United States in the mid-19th century, and became known by variations of the name "Zinfandel", a name of uncertain origin."
A.Mano 2007 Primitivo (Italian Zin), $8.99, 81 points
Accademia dei Racemi Anarkos Rosso 2011 Primitivo/Red Blend (Puglia IGP, Italy), $13.49-$14.99. 88 points
Antica Masseria di Sigillo 2014 Primitivo di Manduria, Puglia, Italy, $9.99-$19.99, 91 points Bastioni Della Rocca Puglia 2020 Primitivo (IGT), $12.74-$29.99, 90 points
Cantele 2006 Primitivo, $14.95, 89 points
Cantele 2009 Primitivo, $9.99-$12.99, 90 points
Conti Zecca "Donna Marzia" 2013 Primitivo, $14.39-$15.99, 86 points
Da Luca Puglia 2014 Primitivo, Italy (IGT), $7.49-$14.99, 89 points
Flaio Salento 2008 Primitivo, $7.64-$10.99, 89 points
Layer Cake 2007 Primitivo, $15.99, 89 points
Layer Cake 2010 Primitivo, $12.95-$17.99, 89 points Seratina Puglia 2011 Primitivo, $13.99, 90 points
True Zin Puglia 2015 Primitivo (IGT), $8.49-$19.99, 88 points
Terrilogio Puglia I.G.T 2012 Primitivo, $10.00-$11.99, 87 points
Vini Menhir, Quota 31 Salento IGT 2012 Primitivo, $12.56-$13.95, 86 points
United States Zinfandel wines
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Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Monterey County 2010 Riesling, $9.99-$11.99, 87 points, appeared lemon/lime in color, with a bright apple aroma.
The light body carried good acidity, grapefruit, and almost an apple spritz flavor. Being a just off-dry Riesling, it should pair well with barbecue pork or a smoky shrimp dish.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Monterey County 2010 Riesling finished faintly on a touch of ginger.
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ZÜM Mosel 2011 Riesling, $9.34-$12.99, 91 points, has light brassy tones, and an aroma of gentle apple blossoms and pear.
An off dry white wine, a near medium body, and lip-smacking acidity carries smoothly its refreshing, crisp, and delicate pome flavors, along with persistent minerality.
The juicy finish is profuse and ends with just a hint of ginger.
A friend of mine stopped by yesterday afternoon for a movie and a light meal of toasted onion-bread and tomato bisque, and an assortment of chicken wings. He says: "Something from your private stock?" So I yanked this Riesling from the fridge, poured him a glass, and watched his expressions of pleasure; I'm expressing mine here!
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Klinker Brick Lodi Old Vine 2010 Zinfandel, $16.99-$18.99, 89 points, has a slightly cloudy pomegranate color, and the aroma is sweet red cherry, earth, and cinnamon (very nice).
The medium-plus body carries good acidity, unnoticeable tannin, and is early palate sweet, but quickly becomes a smooth red cherry, plum, and blueberry near-cordial refreshment, and the finish of long-lasting spice, mint, and heat (whopping 15.8% alcohol), cap-off a good effort.
It has been years since I've had a Klinker Brick Zin, and this one was not a disappointment.
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Candor Non-Vintage Zinfandel, $14.99-$16.99, 86 points, is pomegranate to cranberry in color with a clear rim.
The aroma is cooking spice and black currant, just verging on vegetative.
A medium to plus body carries good acidity and just noticeable tannin, but the texture is a bit "muddy" and a dull prune flavor is relieved with some red cherry.
The finish is fair with some spice.
My opinion: there are better Zinfandels for that price.
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