Kokomo Winery
Pauline's Vineyard Winemaker's Reserve Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Delicious but jammy as hell. I am wishing, based on what I've read I'd tried the 2012 but the 2013 is not bad. Cherry preserves are my favorite type of jam and that is what this wine is in a glass so I'm saying it is dang tasty. Jam in a glass. Plus low plus tannins and some acid. And some licorice and red currant jam (yes I am the ass who procured red and black currant jams of late so as to differentiate). Almost a viscous oiliness I can't decide if I like but I'm giving this a bit of air before I decide. I would have it as dessert. That's not a bad thing-except I was eating Spanish rice and bean soup when I cracked this open so realized maybe I needed to eat some bread before taking notes. Which I did. Soup can wait. But I'm saving the rest of the bottle for later.
Delicious but jammy as hell. I am wishing, based on what I've read I'd tried the 2012 but the 2013 is not bad. Cherry preserves are my favorite type of jam and that is what this wine is in a glass so I'm saying it is dang tasty. Jam in a glass. Plus low plus tannins and some acid. And some licorice and red currant jam (yes I am the ass who procured red and black currant jams of late so as to differentiate). Almost a viscous oiliness I can't decide if I like but I'm giving this a bit of air before I decide. I would have it as dessert. That's not a bad thing-except I was eating Spanish rice and bean soup when I cracked this open so realized maybe I needed to eat some bread before taking notes. Which I did. Soup can wait. But I'm saving the rest of the bottle for later.
Aug 14th, 2016Great zin! A little bit on a the lighter side. Went well with spicy rigatoni.
Great zin! A little bit on a the lighter side. Went well with spicy rigatoni.
Feb 15th, 2019
Rich color, smooth and light sip, full flavor with notes of berries and cocoa.
Rich color, smooth and light sip, full flavor with notes of berries and cocoa.
Jan 21st, 2015
