Drink.  Learn.  Laugh.  Repeat.

Welcome Back!Sign in here:

Not Registered?Become one of our thirsty clan 327,251 strong:

Register Today!

Community Review

36th Parallel Zinfandel Primitivo Manduria 2008

36th Parallel Zinfandel Primitivo Manduria 2008

Puglia, Italy



Community Score: 4.4/5
Community Reviews: 1
 
Price: $9.55
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Alcohol: 14%
 

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: 36th Parallel

Joe Hache Prince Edward Count rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

I was told it couldn't be done ... a good Zinfandel under $10 ... I guess I got lucky and found a good one ... we've got a winner here! I found this tasty treat fighting the Christmas crowds at the LCBO ... and I think everyone was doing the same as I was as most of the wines priced under $10 were out of stock. But they all missed this one!

I can see why Zinfandel lovers are so passionate about their wine ... the primitivo grape serves up a rich and full bodied wine a fruity aroma that is quite pleasant to the nose. The most dominant flavor was blackberry and we confirmed this as we had some blackberries to taste while sipping the wine. A Zinfandel under $10 that fulfilled expectations ... this wine will definitely be part of my wine cellar ... unless everyone else discovers this gem!
 

  


Read Natalie's Full Review

WANT TO LEARN HOW TO

PAIR WINE
& FOOD?

Join me in a free online video class to learn the secrets to perfect pairings.

Wine of the Week

As featured on  

CTV Wine of the Week!

Small Gully Red Wine
Shiraz 2019,
Barossa Valley, South Australia ...

Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean offers North America's most popular online wine and food pairing classes. She was named the World's Best Drinks Writer at the World Food Media Awards in Australia.

Natalie has published two books with Random House, both selected as one of Amazon's Best Books of the Year.

Join 327,251 thirsty wine lovers who get access to all of her wine reviews by becoming a member of her site. Take a free online pairing class with her here.

FEEL LOST IN THE

LCBO?

Know the wines you want before you even get to the store with my wine reviews. Join now. It's free.

Red, White & Drunk All Over

  Best Books of the Year

Red, White & Drunk all over by Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean writes about wine with a sensuous obsession... and often laugh-out-loud funny... Terrific.

Rex Pickett, Sideways

Ms. MacLean is the disarming Everywoman. She loves wine, loves drinking ... ultimately, it's a winning formula.

Eric Asimov, The New York Times

GOT A SMARTPHONE?

Access my reviews on mobile with the bar code scanner.

GET NAT'S APP

Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search

  Best Books of the Year

Unquenchable by Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean is a new force in the wine writing world ‐ a feisty North American answer to Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson. She can write beautifully about wine.

The Financial Times of London

There are very few people in the wine world who "get it" and Natalie is one of those who brings more fun to a buttoned-up and stodgy game.

Gary Vaynerchuck, Wine Library TV

Starting a Wine Cellar?

Expert advice for all budgets

Insider tips on starting a wine cellar
From wine racks to underground caves, insider tips on size and space, number of bottles, ideal conditions and reputable resources.   learn more  

337,668

WINE
REVIEWS

327,251

ACTIVE
MEMBERS
Winner World's Best Drink Writer
WFour-Time Winner James Beard Foundation
Five-Time Winner Association of Food Journalists
Six-Time Winner Bert Greene Award
Best Wine Literature Book Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
Online Writer of the Year Louis Roederer International Wine Writing Award