Motto
Unabashed California Zinfandel
California, USA
This wine is medium-dark ruby and smells of cherry and smoky oak spice. There’s a lot of oak spice here, and it follows the same on the palate. The fruit is in the forefront, but it seems that it doesn't want to stay there. Or someone, should I say, didn't want it to stay there. It's a bit tart, which is unusual for a Zinfandel. Even so, the effect of the oak aging takes this wine in its grip and delivers a chokehold. The fruit, however good or bad it may be, is masked by a massive cedar plank note and a rack of spices that don't really seem to fit.
This wine is medium-dark ruby and smells of cherry and smoky oak spice. There’s a lot of oak spice here, and it follows the same on the palate. The fruit is in the forefront, but it seems that it doesn't want to stay there. Or someone, should I say, didn't want it to stay there. It's a bit tart, which is unusual for a Zinfandel. Even so, the effect of the oak aging takes this wine in its grip and delivers a chokehold. The fruit, however good or bad it may be, is masked by a massive cedar plank note and a rack of spices that don't really seem to fit.
Dec 2nd, 2017
Silver Lake, this was on super special for $5, it was an overstock item.
Silver Lake, this was on super special for $5, it was an overstock item.
Jul 24th, 2019Fruity, hits of plum and cherry, very easy to drink, would buy as a solid table wine for summer BBQs
Fruity, hits of plum and cherry, very easy to drink, would buy as a solid table wine for summer BBQs
May 26th, 2019Not bad for budget wine. Jammy with hint of pepper
Not bad for budget wine. Jammy with hint of pepper
May 25th, 2019
Fair amount of fruit but finishes a little tangy/sour. For$3, I don’t expect perfection but the Motto Cab and Red Blend purchased earlier this year were far superior
Fair amount of fruit but finishes a little tangy/sour. For$3, I don’t expect perfection but the Motto Cab and Red Blend purchased earlier this year were far superior
May 21st, 2019
Decent Zin from California. Complex and dark. Chocolate and raspberry. Spice hint. Good
Decent Zin from California. Complex and dark. Chocolate and raspberry. Spice hint. Good
Jul 28th, 2018Fruit forward. Not very complex. None of the smoky, peppery flavors I like in Zin. More like a house/table win. Meh.
Fruit forward. Not very complex. None of the smoky, peppery flavors I like in Zin. More like a house/table win. Meh.
My first time trying a Zinfandel. This is a 9 year old one so I think the wine has softened. I do have to try a younger one to compare and understand better this grape. The color is somewhat pale, I sense a nice aromatic wine with velvety raisins flavors. Very pleasant to drink.
My first time trying a Zinfandel. This is a 9 year old one so I think the wine has softened. I do have to try a younger one to compare and understand better this grape. The color is somewhat pale, I sense a nice aromatic wine with velvety raisins flavors. Very pleasant to drink.
Jun 30th, 2024