If I had time and could’ve kept myself from getting sloshed I would’ve tried seven of them to make the title work, but you’ll have to just settle for only three today.  These Zinfandels we tasted are quite deadly, but in a good way.

2006 Rancho Zabaco ‘Heritage’ Zinfandel  Sonoma   $17
Color: Lightest of the flight,  like rhone syrah ruby red
Nose:  Toffy and Big oak!  Cedar?
Taste: Vanilla, whipped cream,  red berries, smooth and spicy finish

Black Eye ‘Round One’ Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel  $17
Nose: Caramel, honey,  tropical?  Medium oak,  smelled like a campfire
Taste: Big mouthfeel, chewy and coated the teeth,  spicy finish and hint of cherries.  Ripe, sweet apple, but not tart

 2005 Oriel ‘Hugo’ Russian River Zinfandel   $26
Nose:  Green and vegetal, not very revealing,  port-like sweetness or toffy in the background
Taste: Weak,  medium spice, and strawberry jolly rancher

It was interesting that the most expensive wine in this flight was our least favorite.  Sure there’s a bull and a boxer in this tasting, but that’s not why they’re deadly.  This was a wonderful eye-opener into 3 very different Zin-ful wines and I would recommend this flight to anyone.