Do the better ones get the respect they deserve? Some of them are
fantasic, really full bodied, "chewy" highly structured wine with all
kinds of nuance. Yet I sense they never seem to get much press, except
for the occasional story about the varietals original roots back in Italy.

I think the cult Zins, Turley, Rosenblum, Ridge, and I would throw in
Seghesio receive more respect. Their Zins are outstanding, Rosenbulm's 2003
Rockpile Road being a favorite of mine. I think the everyday drinking Zins
like Rancho Zabaco Dancing Bull or Ravenswood Vintners Blend do no get their
respect as decent wines at a decent price. Just my opinion as a Zin lover.

"beernuts" > wrote in message
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> Do the better ones get the respect they deserve? Some of them are
> fantasic, really full bodied, "chewy" highly structured wine with all
> kinds of nuance. Yet I sense they never seem to get much press, except
> for the occasional story about the varietals original roots back in Italy.

PP wrote:
> I think the cult Zins, Turley, Rosenblum, Ridge, and I would throw in
> Seghesio receive more respect. Their Zins are outstanding, Rosenbulm's 2003
> Rockpile Road being a favorite of mine. I think the everyday drinking Zins
> like Rancho Zabaco Dancing Bull or Ravenswood Vintners Blend do no get their
> respect as decent wines at a decent price. Just my opinion as a Zin lover.


Yeah, I agree on the lower end value full bodied zins. Cult zins is a
good way to describe those higher end zins, which is what I'm thinking
of regarding respect from the industry.