Comments on: Story Winery Picnic Hill Zinfandel 2006

By: Marie

Marie — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:47:19 +0000

I just opened a bottle of this wine which was given as a ‘hostess’ gift last week.. I looked it up on line because I was curious about the price. $25.00 REALLY?
I think this wine is awful.
It was clearly made for the up coming generation raised on sweet soft drinks who want to catch a buzz…
So my opinion: Save your money… or go buy a Ridge Zin and find out what all that fuss is about.

By: Jim/VINEgeek

Jim/VINEgeek — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:35:12 +0000

Nelda – Sorry to hear about your husband. Thank you for sharing your experience with Story and this wine. I can see it being the kind of wine you want to try each vintage. An overflowing wine cellar is a good thing, right?!

By: NELDA MCDERMOTT

NELDA MCDERMOTT — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:17:37 +0000

My husband, who just died, and I have been barrel tasting zins at Story for many years, and always buy two cases after tasting. One is always Picnic Hill. I will be getting the two cases next weekend, and they always give an extra bottle per case. My daughter will be going with me to use the other ticket. I will probably split the cases with her, because our wine cellar is full and overflowing. Thanks for the opportunity to rave about Story and especially our favorite variety!!

By: Jim/VINEgeek

Jim/VINEgeek — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:37:16 +0000

Shannon: I’ve gotten used to seeing 15% on labels, but 16% is pretty rare. (At least on the label … in the bottle is another matter since the wineries have some wiggle room on labeling.) That’s what made me think of the Spinal Tap “These go to eleven” scene. I always think of 15% as the top (like the 10 on the amp). 16% is like going to 11.

Thanks for the comment. – Jim

By: Jim/VINEgeek

Jim/VINEgeek — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:27:04 +0000

Ben: Yeah, more the cinnamon-sugar stuff they put on them than the actual almonds. A nice smell. The alcohol hits pretty late so it didn’t overpower the flavors in the mouth for me. Still, it’s heady stuff and that’s why I recommend it as something to share with SEVERAL friends. Seems like the kind of wine I might open at a party after several others have been consumed and you’re looking for something that will grab everyone’s attention.

By: Shannon Casey

Shannon Casey — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:46:02 +0000

Wow! 16% alcohol is pretty high. I do love Zinfandel, so this may be worth picking up.

By: Ben Simons

Ben Simons — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:58:40 +0000

Mmm, the candied almonds description sounds intriguing to me. I love those.

So overall, you didn’t find the alcohol to be too much? From your description, it sounds like it didn’t overpower the aromas and flavors. It does sounds like a wine that might stand up pretty well to some BBQ.