91
points
Peachy Canyon 2001 Especial Zinfandel (Paso Robles)
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$30
Bright-edged and zippy, with bing cherry, cocoa, citrus, licorice and coffee flavors at the center. A tea-like edge is evident on the finish, which is fairly long. It then reveals a smooth, plush, creamy edge.
— W.E.
(11/1/2003)
90
points
Peachy Canyon 1999 Estate Bottled Zinfandel (Paso Robles)
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$30
Sure, there's something wild and wacky about Zin that Europeans don't get. It's not well-behaved. It's rude, aggressive, over the top. It's a blast of wild fruit and spices. It's high in alcohol. It's not a parlor wine, but that's what we like about it! Pulls off Zin's bad-boy act, in spades.
— S.H.
(12/15/2001)
90
points
Peachy Canyon 2010 Mustard Creek Zinfandel (Paso Robles)
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$36
A soft, exceptionally ripe Zinfandel, sweet in what tastes like residual sugar, although the sweetness also comes from very high alcohol. The flavors are pure Paso Robles, all about black cherries, raspberries, red plums, red licorice, bacon and exotic spices. A splash of Petite Sirah brings tannic depth and weight. This is a good example of Peachy Canyon’s style.
— S.H.
(5/1/2012)
90
points
Peachy Canyon 2004 Westside Zinfandel (Paso Robles)
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$20
What a classic Paso Zin. Even though the vintage was a scorcher, this Westside is balanced and delivers delicious cocoa, raspberry, cherry and blueberry flavors, and then all kinds of tangy herbs and spices. And such a soft, voluptuous texture, too. Should be easy to find with a case production of 4,795.
— S.H.
(12/1/2006)