California Zinfandels have reached new heights, and quality is at an all-time high. This report focuses on the current-release 2021 vintage and highlights some early-release 2022s—altogether, nearly 85 percent of the wines tasted earned 90 points or higher, with top producers such as Carlisle, Turley, Ridge, Cline and Martinelli releasing both impressive bottlings worthy of collecting and good values ready for the table. Read senior editor Tim Fish’s tasting report for scores and tasting notes from all recently released vintages!
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