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Four Vines 2007 Monarchy Red (Paso Robles)
- $40
There’s a great tannin-acid balance on this dry young wine. It’s an unusual blend of Petit Verdot, Malbec and Tempranillo, probably the only one of its kind in California. Impresses for its rich, complex flavors of blackberries, currants, dark chocolate, cedar and anise. Now–2013.
— S.H.
(10/1/2009)
Four Vines 2005 The Sophisticate Zinfandel (Sonoma County)
- Editors' Choice
- $24
The tannins are so rich, and the acidity so fine, that this Zin gets extra points. It’s fantastically ripe in flavors, with a spectrum of red and black cherries, cassis, black raspberries, anisette, tangerines, cocoa and dusty spices. Delicious.
— S.H.
(2/1/2008)
Four Vines 2006 Naked Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County)
- Best Buy
- $14
With no oak, the pure, brilliantly ripe Chardonnay fruit shines through in this rewarding wine. It’s so rich in tropical fruit, peach, pear and citrus flavors, you won’t even miss the barrel influence. Best of all is the cool-climate crispness that makes the finish so clean and vibrant.
— S.H.
(2/1/2008)
Four Vines 2009 Maverick Zinfandel (Amador County)
- $15
A great value Zin from Amador. It’s a briary, meaty, mountain version of America’s grape with plenty of pepper to please. Grab a slab of ribs for this one.
— V.B.
(12/15/2011)
Four Vines 2005 Heretic Petite Sirah (Paso Robles)
- Online Exclusive
- $38
Here’s a lusty, lip-smackingly ripe Petite Sirah that’s perfect for grilled meats and hard cheeses. Full-throttle flavors of blackberries, cherries and chocolate finish with Asian spices in this dry, softly tannic wine.
— S.H.
(2/1/2008)
Four Vines 2009 Biker Zinfandel (Paso Robles)
- $20
The alcohol is a little high on this Zin, giving it some burn. But it’s very smooth and velvety in texture, with complex, pleasing wild berry, anise, pepper and sandalwood flavors. Classic Paso Zin for drinking with roasted or grilled meats and poultry.
— S.H.
(12/15/2011)
Four Vines 2009 The Sophisticate Zinfandel (Sonoma County)
- $20
With a soft, silky mouthfeel and a great big burst of black pepper, this is a classic Sonoma Zin. It’s ripe in blackberries and currants, with a briary taste of anise and wild chamomile. Good now with barbecue.
— S.H.
(12/15/2011)
Four Vines 2007 Peasant Red (Paso Robles)
- $40
Solid and clean, a Rhône-style blend based on Grenache. Bone dry and tannic, it features black cherry, red currant, anise and sandalwood flavors. Nice with steak fajitas, ham or roasted pork.
— S.H.
(10/1/2009)
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