Never understood the sweeter style, expensive wines. Daou, Caymus Special Selection, Orin Swift and many more. This Zin last night comes in at $150 and I can’t imagine paying that much for a 65 point wine. Some liked it but maybe they don’t apply the tasting process. Anyway i paid exactly $100 for the Sheridan Block Block 1.
- 2022 Mazzocco Zinfandel Antoine Philippe – USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley (4/5/2025)
Ok this is for sure a top candidate for worst wine of the year. Molasses, spice, water and dried twigs. Not a flawed bottle but just not a very well made wine. How is a Zinfandel $150 and I have had one’s that are $15 that are far superior to this wine.
https://winedisruptors.com/wines-disrupted/ (65 points)
- 2009 Sheridan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Block 1 – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley (4/5/2025)
Bringing this tonight and really just look to stained out any sediment. Glorious wine and exceeds the quality of Leonetti and Quilceda Creek in my opinion and less. Amazing fruits featuring boysenberries, raspberries and mulberries. Concentrated with pencil lead, minerals, floral and coffee beans. Medium to long finish. Wine of the year candidate. 96+
Wine showed equally as well at the event and was an easy wine of the night. (96 points)
Orin swift wines are all bad