13 Exciting California Zinfandels

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Seghesio's 2008 Sonoma Zinfandel is an excellent wine and a decent value.

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Posted: November 2, 2009

There’s plenty to get excited about in this week’s selection of California Zinfandels, starting with the Seghesio Sonoma County 2008. The 2007 was a Zin rock star, placing 10th in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2008, with a 93-point rating on our 100-point scale. The 2008 may not be up to that standard, but it’s an excellent wine and remains a decent value.

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