This bottle hits all the right points for the price point. Flavors are there for raspberry and cherry, but not very fruit forward, which is a good thing. The fruit hits first but is quickly joined with an excellent oak pairing. The oak is not overbearing and complements the fruit. You can tell the wine was exposed to American and French oak yet surprisingly lacks the vanilla note. The finish have great pepper spice characteristics but it does not linger long. Overall this wine does an excellent job of blending the different key flavors expected in a Zin. I would call this a good introduction wine for people that want to try a Zin, but are intimidated by the possible bold spice that many have.
This bottle hits all the right points for the price point. Flavors are there for raspberry and cherry, but not very fruit forward, which is a good thing. The fruit hits first but is quickly joined with an excellent oak pairing. The oak is not overbearing and complements the fruit. You can tell the wine was exposed to American and French oak yet surprisingly lacks the vanilla note. The finish have great pepper spice characteristics but it does not linger long. Overall this wine does an excellent job of blending the different key flavors expected in a Zin. I would call this a good introduction wine for people that want to try a Zin, but are intimidated by the possible bold spice that many have.
Mar 5th, 2017
Great, deep garnet color. A little closed on the nose. Peppery on the palate, with lots of dark fruits, blackberry-black currant.
Great, deep garnet color. A little closed on the nose. Peppery on the palate, with lots of dark fruits, blackberry-black currant.
Feb 19th, 2016
Northern Sonoma, Sonoma County, California, USA
