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From: kinmonth@null.DEC
Newsgroups: net.wines
Subject: Zins available in Boston
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Date: Sun, 3-Jun-84 18:21:58 EDT
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Posted: Sun Jun  3 18:21:58 1984
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A while ago I asked for comments on people's favorite Zinfandels. Lots
of replies were posted; thanks for all the info. Most of the replies were
from people in California who have a rather obvious advantage when it
comes to obtaining Zinfandel (as I understand it, California has more
or less a monopoly on Zinfandel production).
    My problem is that I live in the Boston area (not generally known
for its production of fine wines... :-) ). I hope all you California
dwellers realize how lucky you are to be able to "drop in" on your
favorite vineyard during the weekend.

    The wine store I usually go to has a pretty good selection, but many
of the Zins mentioned in the replies are unknown to New England.
So, I have compiled a list of Zins available here. I would appreciate any
comments on any that folks out there may have tried. I have included
prices so that "dollar-value" judgements may be made. After all, one can
expect less from a $4 bottle than a $9 bottle. All prices are for 750ml
unless otherwise noted. Listed in order of price.

	North Coast Cellers	no date	$3.99 (1.5L)
	Taylor Calif. Cellers	no date	$2.99
	Willow Creek	1979	$3.49
	Cresta Blanca	1979	$3.99
	CK Mondavi	no date	$3.99
	Sebastiani	1980	$3.99
	Wente Bros	1980	$4.15
	Charles Krug	1979	$4.39
	Story		1979	$4.49
	Fetzer		1982	$4.89
	Burgess		1980	$4.99
	San Martin	1980	$5.15
	Simi		1981	$5.29
	Mirassou	1980	$5.49
	Sutter Home	1981	$5.69
	Mountainside	1979	$5.79
	Sebastiani Proprietor's Reserve	1977	$5.79
	R Mondavi	1980	$5.99
	Davis Bynum	1979	$6.99

White Zinfandels:
	M. Marion	no date	$4.39
	Sutter Home	1983	$4.59

Here's your chance to praise or condemn Zinfandels you have tried. Go
to it!

	Bruce Kinmonth		...decvax!decwrl!rhea!null!kinmonth