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Topolos 1997 Pagani Ranch Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley)

Price $30

Funky and spicy; clearly shows the influence of the old field blend of the Pagani Ranch. Earthy berry and cranberry notes show higher acidity than Ridge’s or St. Francis’s Pagani bottlings. A bit lean and tannic, which seem to be common elements with other Topolos Zins. — J.C. (5/1/2000)

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Topolos 1997 Old Vines Charbono (Napa Valley)

Price $14

Some folks claim this is the same grape as Piedmont’s Dolcetto, others that it is an obscure French grape. Whatever it is, it’s hard not to like this example. It shows plenty of bright red fruit on the nose, is soft, low acid and low in tannins, making it very gulpable. Drink soon for its effusive fruit. — J.C. (10/1/1999)

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Topolos 1997 Rossi Ranch Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley)

Price $25

This vineyard, planted in 1910, has yielded a moderately concentrated wine full of cranberry and earth flavors. Has crisp acidity in keeping with the Topolos house style, yet tastes fuller than their other bottlings. — J.C. (5/1/2000)

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Topolos 1997 Piner Heights Zinfandel (Russian River Valley)

Price $17

Quite a bit of wet autumn in the nose as well as some chocolate and toasted marshmallow. Fairly closed, acidic and one-dimensional. Rough going down because of the amped-up acidity. Some raspberry fruit, but overall not terribly pleasing. — M.S. (9/1/1999)

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Topolos 1997 Muscat L'Orange Orange Muscat

Price $9

Light orange/citrus aromas carry through onto the palate, where the wine is rich and viscous. Turns slightly bitter on the rather short finish. — J.C. (12/31/1999)

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Topolos 1997 Dulce D'Oro White (Russian River Valley)

Price $18

Some lactic/cheesy aromas mar the nose of this blend of botrytized Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The ripe-cheese notes persist on the palate and into the finish. Odd on its own, it might show better paired with roquefort, à la Sauternes. — J.C. (12/31/1999)

Most Reviewed Designations

Dulce D'Oro Muscat L'Orange Old Vines Pagani Ranch Piner Heights Rossi Ranch

Most Reviewed Varietals

Charbono Orange Muscat White Blend Zinfandel

2010 Bogle Old Vine

What a delicious Zin this is. Sourced from the warm climates of Lodi and…

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