Renwood Zinfandel Shenandoah '05
Zinfandel
750 ml
89 PTS WILFRED WONG. A pot of jam in a glass, the fully-ripened, quite delicious '05 Renwood CA Shenandoah Zinfandel provides an excellent insight into the Sierra Foothills zins.
89 PTS WILFRED WONG. A pot of jam in a glass, the fully-ripened, quite delicious '05 Renwood CA Shenandoah Zinfandel provides an excellent insight into the Sierra Foothills zins.
A multi-faceted beauty, soft and succulent in the mouth with intense black fruit flavors of blackberry and plum weaving in and out.
Aromas of cranberries, ripe black cherries, and cocoa powder. Fresh vibrant red fruit dominate the palate with a soft and balanced mouthfeel. Dark chocolate and wild berry linger on the finish.
88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Pretty ripe and lasting on the palate, the juicy and rounded '10 Renwood Dry Creek Zinfandel is soft, layered and smooth on the palate; drinks very well.
GOLD MEDAL SF Chronicle Wine Comp. Bright and lively, the red-berried Zinfandel has a medium bodied profile and is active on the palate; clean and crisp in the finish.
Exhibiting dark fruit aromas, the Renwood Petite Sirah delivers flavors of blueberry, raspberry and spice; lingering finish.
SILVER MEDAL, 2010 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE WINE COMP. Jammy and loud the vociferous '07 Renwood Lodi Zinfandel still manages to keep it all together in one very fine package.
Renwood Port delivers a long savory sweet profile on the palate; excellent weight and focus; loads of ripe blackfruit, plum and cocoa flavvors; perfect to enjoy chocolate or a hearty cheese.
The Renwood Syrah Rose is a rich and deeply colored pink wine; loaded with sun-ripened flavors.
87 PTS WILFRED WONG. A pretty Barbera, the lively, red-fruited '05 Renwood Barbera Sierra Foothills is a solid, everyday wine; bright from start to finish; enjoy with sauteed chicken breast and salsa.
The Renwood Series Select Viognier is easy and aromatic; medium bodied with roundish textures on the palate; soft and dry in the finish.
87 PTS WILFRED WONG. A dense, rough n' tumble wine, the '93 Renwood Grandpere Zinfandel is a rather powerful rendition of this varietal; this take-no-prisoners wine would be great with a mixed grill.
GOLD MEDAL, 2009 NEW WORLD WINE FEST WINE COMP. The '06 Renwood Sierra Series Zinfandel has easy-going, red berry aromas and flavors; soft tannins on the palate; finishes easily.
The Renwood Red Label Syrah is a medium bodied red; easy, ripe fruit flavors; grapey finish.
90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Ripe and juicy, with aromas of raspberry, anise and wild flowers. The, '08 Renwood Jack Rabbit Flat Zin, has zesty cherry, licorice and toasty caramel flavors.
90 PTS CALIFORNIA GRAPEVINE. The '05 Renwood Grandmere Zinfandel has an attractive herbal, briary, jammy, raspberry fruit aroma with a hint of molasses; full bodied, big, plush, mouthfilling.
Aromas of watermelon and cinnamon; flavors are rich, complex, balanced and lush; good acidity to balance the overt sweetness; a touch of Barbera for color and a hint of Viognier to round out aromas.
SILVER MEDAL, 2014 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE WINE COMP. Long and persistent, the bright and fruity '11 Renwood Fiddletown Zinfandel is rich and well balanced; tannins are soften than in most years.
87 PTS WILFRED WONG. A fine effort, the well designed '06 Renwood Hillside Syrah savors the spot between brash fruit and sweet earth; great follow-through on the palate.
90 PTS CALIFORNIA GRAPEVINE. The '05 Renwood Grandpere Zinfandel has an attractive, forward, rich, briary, sweet raspberry fruit aroma; full bodied, plush, ripe, mouth-filling, bright red berry.
Renwood Barbera packs in ripe fruit in a medium to full-bodied style of wine; try with grilled lamb chops.
Aromas of strawberry and raspberry fruit aromas with a hint of oak. Prominent fruit flavors make this a great sipping wine. 14.5% ABV.