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Gnarly Head Authentic Red 2010, Lodi Cost: $11-13 What: This is a perfect wine for Independence Day weekend grilling or picnics. It is a rich, bold, luscious Zinfandel blend that appeals to a wide range of wine drinkers and some people who think they don’t like wine. The wine has amazing depth and complexity for this price level. It starts with rich aromas of cherry and cola, with some spice. The taste is long-lasting and consistent, full of blackberry, black cherry, plum and spice. The flavors are well-balanced, smooth and round, with no jarring notes. It’s a fruit-forward wine without being jammy. And though the wine spent time in French and American oak, the tannins are subdued and well-integrated. There is no oaky taste that you get in some Zins. The blend is 50% Zinfandel, 20% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petite Sirah and 3% Syrah. The 2011 blend which…

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