Dark ruby. Nose of plum and red licorice @. Medium full palate echoes the nose with the licorice turning more black and adding a touch of vanilla and a bit of heat (14.5% abv… aerator recommended to alleviate that). Fine tannins on the finish and medium acidity throughout. Eight bucks gets you a classic intro to California Zinfandel and extra money in your pocket to spend elsewhere. Upgrade your burgers. Drink now.
Dark ruby. Nose of plum and red licorice @. Medium full palate echoes the nose with the licorice turning more black and adding a touch of vanilla and a bit of heat (14.5% abv… aerator recommended to alleviate that). Fine tannins on the finish and medium acidity throughout. Eight bucks gets you a classic intro to California Zinfandel and extra money in your pocket to spend elsewhere. Upgrade your burgers. Drink now.
1 person found it helpfulOct 1st, 2020
I concur with @Byron C Mayes - good QPR #lodi #zinfandel here. The 2018 vintage looks to be even hotter than 2019 at 15% ABV. Airing it out and a day in the wine fridge helped. Heady blackberry pie filling nose, syrupy mouthfeel from that high alcohol, coffee and dark chocolate flavors mid-palate. There’s less of that expected Zin spice but enough acidity to keep things interesting. Definitely recommended for ~$9 at Total Wine if Zin is your thing.
I concur with @Byron C Mayes - good QPR #lodi #zinfandel here. The 2018 vintage looks to be even hotter than 2019 at 15% ABV. Airing it out and a day in the wine fridge helped. Heady blackberry pie filling nose, syrupy mouthfeel from that high alcohol, coffee and dark chocolate flavors mid-palate. There’s less of that expected Zin spice but enough acidity to keep things interesting. Definitely recommended for ~$9 at Total Wine if Zin is your thing.
Feb 16th, 2021
Went great with nachos, minus any meat and beans, mainly salsa, cheese, pisco de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.
Went great with nachos, minus any meat and beans, mainly salsa, cheese, pisco de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.
Nov 13th, 2019
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
