Product Reviews and Ratings - Red - Telegraph Peak 2005 Zinfandel, Sonoma from Wine Express

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(based on 10 ratings)

Located in: Wines by Type, Red

Ripe spicy Zinfandel from Sonoma has long been the standard bearer of that popular red grape and this one shows some real pedigree. In 2005 some of the top boutique Zinfandel wineries in Dry Creek Valley were dealt a severe blow by the inclement weather. Their loss was Telegraph Peak's gain. They sold off much of their wine to the winemakers there who blended it with some Napa Valley Petite Syrah and then aged it in Ame...

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.7 stars

(based on 10 reviews)

90% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pairs Well With:

Beef(7), Pizza and pasta(7)

Pros:

Balanced(6), Big(7), Clean(3), Finish(5), Smooth(5)

Best Uses:

Weeknight(6)

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring enthusiast(7), Connoisseur(3)

NEW BOTTLE BETTER THAN THE FIRST!

By MISS BLISS

from COPPELL, TX. on 2/17/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta, Spicy Food

Pros:

Big, Long Finish

Best Uses:

Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Telegraph Peak 2005 Zinfandel, Sonoma:

THE FIRST BOTTLE OF TELEGRAPH PEAK WE RECEIVED HAD TURNED. WINE EXPRESS VERY QUICKLY SENT A NEW BOTTLE, THAT WAS VERY TASTY! I APPRECIATE THEM STANDING BY THIER PRODUCTS!

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

didn't deliver

By the hammer

from maine on 2/9/2009

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Cons:

Harsh, Off Odors, Thin

Describe Yourself:

Connoisseur

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Telegraph Peak 2005 Zinfandel, Sonoma:

very delicate for a zin, not spicy for the style. lackluster, ok for the price.

Good Value

By Lloyd the wine guy

from Minneapolis, MN on 2/6/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Big

Cons:

Short Finish

Best Uses:

Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Connoisseur

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Telegraph Peak 2005 Zinfandel, Sonoma:

Nice bottle of wine was hoping for a more spicy type, but this was great for a weeknight!

A very nice Zin, full of fruit.

By collaborator

from Lynchburg, Va. on 1/28/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Game, Poultry

Pros:

Balanced, Big, Smooth

Best Uses:

Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Telegraph Peak 2005 Zinfandel, Sonoma:

We enjoy this wine with dinner during the week and with informal gatherings on the weekend.

Nice

By Jean

from Greenwood Indiana on 5/17/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Big, Long Finish, Smooth

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Telegraph Peak 2005 Zinfandel, Sonoma:

Had it with beef Fajitas and it went well. And still was good after dinner just sipping by the fire pit. We enjoyed it.

Exceptional Value

By gilgor

from Cincinnati, ohio on 4/1/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Big, Long Finish

Best Uses:

Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Connoisseur

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Telegraph Peak 2005 Zinfandel, Sonoma:

Great Zin A little Jam, but mainly Big and Zesty. Great for the money

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

WONDERFULLY SMOOTH WITH A BIG FINISH

By Da Boze from Aiken SC on 3/23/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Lamb

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Long Finish, Smooth

Best Uses:

Dinner, BBQ

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Telegraph Peak 2005 Zinfandel, Sonoma:

Smooth, good tannins, long clean finish

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

drinks like a $30 bottle

By sheriff Dan

from Kansas City on 3/19/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Long Finish, Smooth

Best Uses:

Anytime for the price

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Telegraph Peak 2005 Zinfandel, Sonoma:

a great inexpensive wine to use at dinner parties that won't break the bank. I'm on my third case.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Nice and Chewy

By Rox

from Roy, WA on 3/19/2008

Pairs Well With:

Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Big

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Telegraph Peak 2005 Zinfandel, Sonoma:

Very nice Zin...not as bold as an Old Vine, but it wasn't advertised as such.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

I'm on my second case. Need I say more?

By Dano from Kansas City on 3/10/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Big, Clean, Dry finish, Smooth

Best Uses:

A great cheap date, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Telegraph Peak 2005 Zinfandel, Sonoma:

Love the bouquet. A great everyday blend that drinks like a pure Zin.

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