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Acorn 2000 Heritage Vines Alegria Vineyards Zinfandel (Russian River Valley)

Price $28

Actually a blend of Zin plus 10 other minor varietals in an old field blend, this complex wine fascinates with its intricately interlocked flavors. There’s a sensation a second. Bottom line: This wine is delicious, ripely sweet although technically dry, and ageworthy. — S.H. (7/1/2003)

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Acorn 2001 Alegria Vineyards Axiom Syrah (Russian River Valley)

Price $24

A good, rich Syrah, with that Northern Rhône peppery-meaty structural edge to the vibrant cherry fruit. The tannins are substantial, but that’s no problem with the right foods. Has that extra dimension that marks a distinctive wine. — S.H. (10/1/2004)

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Acorn 2005 Alegria Vineyards Heritage Vines Zinfandel (Russian River Valley)

Price $34

Acorn has produced one of their best bottlings ever. The wine is drily crisp and tannic, but rich and supple, with cassis, cherry and carob flavors that have an earthy, mushroom and tobacco grounding. The wine contains smaller amounts of at least 10 other varieties, in the manner of an old field blend. — S.H. (3/1/2008)

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Acorn 2000 Alegria Vineyards Axiom Syrah Cuvee (Russian River Valley)

Editors' Choice

Price $20

An interesting wine by virtue of its terroir-driven features. Low in cherry fruit, high in earthy tobacco, dry as a bone and tart with acidity. But it has an elegantly sweet edge that cries out for richly sauced pasta and beef. — S.H. (12/15/2003)

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Acorn 2005 Alegria Vineyards Axiom Syrah (Russian River Valley)

Price $32

The 2005 vintage was a good one for the vineyard, cool and steady, yielding dry, balanced wines, including this low-production Syrah. The tannins are of the furry-fuzzy kind, framing blackberry, cola, tobacco, vanilla and sage flavors. — S.H. (3/1/2008)

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Acorn 2001 Alegria Vineyards Heritage Vines Zinfandel (Russian River Valley)

Price $28

A bright, eucalyptus edge runs through the top here, followed by creamy black cherry, blackberry, plum, chocolate, licorice, coffee and sage notes. Smooth textured and ripe, the wine is pleasing to the end. — W.E. (11/1/2003)

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Acorn 2003 Alegria Vineyards Cabernet Franc (Russian River Valley)

Price $28

Acorn, which does such interesting things with Rhône varieties, shows it’s no slouch with Bordeaux varieties, to judge from this fresh, succulent young red wine. It’s medium-bodied and dry, with polished flavors of cherries, blueberries, leather and herbs and a long, spicy finish. — S.H. (5/1/2006)

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Acorn 2004 Alegria Vineyards Cabernet Franc (Russian River Valley)

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Price $28

So why would you buy Cab Franc instead of Cab Sauvignon? Here’s why. This has the depth and seriousness of the latter, the light body of Pinot Noir, a dry, cherried richness, and none of the tannins that lots of wine lovers can’t tolerate. Plus, this wine has layers of complexity that make it a delight. — S.H. (5/1/2007)

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Most Reviewed Varietals

Alicante Bouschet Cabernet Franc Dolcetto Red Blend Rhône-style Red Blend Sangiovese Syrah Zinfandel

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