Nice, spacious tasting room with a three-bar, leather couches, and picture windows. This was our first time to Mazzocco and I have to say I was quite impressed. It turns out that the owners also own Wilson winery, who we panned in March 2006 for serving their syrah from the barrel while it was still fizzing. What impressed us about this place the most though was the strong offering in the $28-$35 per bottle Zinfandel.
After the tasting here, we joined the member's Cellar Club, which provides a substantial discount on already well-marked wines. Twice a year, they send a full case of wine and provide up to 25% discount on all their wines. Well worth it! (Epilogue: We’ve since convinced another couple to sign-up.)
2005 West Dry Creek Zinfandel: $27/-/-
Nose is wanting.
2005 Alexander Valley Stone Zinfandel: $27/-/$30
This is not huge, but the finish is well worth it. Great when it opens! Nice balance.
This is not huge, but the finish is well worth it. Great when it opens! Nice balance.
2005 Dry Creek Valley Pony Zinfandel: $29/-/($33-$30)
2005 Dry Creek Valley Home Ranch Zinfandel: $29/-/$25
2005 Dry Creek Valley Maple Vineyard Zinfandel: $36/-/($38-$40)
Distinctly Maple Vineyard!
2004 Dry Creek Valley Cuneo & Suini Vineyard: $24/-/$19
Balanced more on the pepper.
Balanced more on the pepper.
2004 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon: $21/-/$21
Smartly simple, balanced.
Smartly simple, balanced.
1999 Matrix: $40/-/$28
Bordeaux blend that is over-integrated “No! Blech!” was overheard…
Bordeaux blend that is over-integrated “No! Blech!” was overheard…
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