Old Vine Russian River Valley Zinfandel

A very good friendly Zin with bright high acidity, ripe tannins and loads of blackberry, bramble, black cherry, plum and raspberry flavors. The oak impact is moderate with some cedar and vanilla but nothing overpowering. That vibrant acidity keeps the wine lively on the palate and the medium+ finish.

For a #10 wine spectator wine it should be better but I am not the Pinot noir fan usually

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This works for watching football but will have to open a big boy wine later

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Bouquet of raspberries and floralness. Tastes of red raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry, almost a compote. Then some sour cherry and maybe a berry jolly rancher? Then maybe some woodiness. Ends w a touch of white pepper. Delicious. Nowhere near the single vineyard stuff from Hartford but for the price this is some great stuff!

Fruit forward; moderate tannins

Final wine And my first tine and not what I expected but with Turkey ok so still 😀ING

Tricky tricky, called it CDP.

Waiting to taste

Bright vibrant old vine zin. Easy to like

Nice notes on the nose, definitely appreciating Napa, with a little bite on the front end. Smooth and just enough juice on the back end. Might make a hood home cooking wine. .