Source: Sterling
Consumption Date: 6/15/2012
Notes: Moderate, but intense
aromas of black raspberry fruit and warm underbrush with hints of spice and
chocolate. Medium bodied with a
luscious, elegant fruitiness (black raspberry and dark cherry) with an
understated leafy, spiciness and a hint of chocolate. Moderate finish of fruit and more prominent
spiciness, with a hint of mineral tang
Mild to moderate tannin.
This wine has proven to be a
different, but extremely enjoyable, take on California Zinfandel. It is very definitely a fruit bomb, in that
it has dramatic and dominant fruitiness, but it is surprisingly fine and elegant
with enough complexity to remain interesting.
Although the typical Zinfandel notes of leaves/spice/underbrush are
there, they are understated, though equally fine. The hint of chocolate was
another pleasant surprise as were the relatively mild tannins. Exceptionally well balanced. Very good value.
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