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2006 Hendry Zinfandel
Dinner guests brought this bottle over a few months ago and I uncorked it last night and must say to my friends: you’re welcomed over anytime!
Wow, bright fruit, chocolate and spicy notes on the nose. This is not a crazy burning mouthful of high alcohol blackberry jam. This wine is beautifully structure with the right amount of tannins to make it a new favorite foodie wine.
Around $30.
Chateau Montelena Zin
I had the pleasure of tasting this wine at a small event hosted by Chateau Montelena winemaker, Bo Barrett earlier this year and thought it was a solid wine for a winery mostly focused on Cabernet Sauvignon.
The wine is beautiful in the glass with the darkest purple hue. On the nose, it’s oaky with tons of black fruit: blackberries, ripe raspberries and currant. On the palate, it’s what makes Zinfandel fans so loyal to the grape, spiciness, dried cherry with a big meaty mouthfeel and just the right amount of tannins. Well balanced with a long spiced finish.
Affordable for most and an ideal wine for those late afternoon BBQs where grilled red meat’s the star.
Around $30.
Seghesio Zinfandel
Bright berry flavors reminded me of Grandma’s juicy raspberry pie. The word ‘succulent’ might have never applied to a wine better than this one. This Zin feels thick and sorts of coats your mouth in a most appreciated way. Tasted peppery and clove nuances. Amazingly well-balanced with solid tannins. A big, bold Zinfandel that delivers.
92-Point Wine Spectator
About $30.
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