Deep dark fruit aromas with some cherry. Lots of blackberry, cherry, a little plum and chocolate fills the mouth with a nice long and a bit peppery finish.
The 2004 vintage is 96% Zinfandel and 4% Petite Sirah. The PS contributed to the spicy finish on this full bodied, bold wine. Much more jammy than the Paso Robles Zins I recently tasted and more like those Zins I had difficulty handling years ago. Hey, you're never too old to learn. Not that I am old??
Uncorked this wine with pork chops and found it fair to good with the pork. Dessert though was a chocolate volcano cake covered with raspberries, whipped creme and Chambord Liqueur where this wine shined. Also saved a glass for later with some extra sharp NY cheddar cheese bites. Again, a great pairing and a great price. I purchased locally for $18 and enjoyed what tasted like a much more expensive Zin. Will buy this wine again!
Other Reviews:
Travaglini, Gattinara 2001 (Italy)
Carpineto, Dogajolo 2006 (Italy)
Penfolds, Bin 2 Shiraz/Mourvedre 2006 (Australia)
Muga, Rioja Reserva 2003 (Spain)
Buttonwood Grove, Dry Riesling 2006 (NY)
La Corte, Salice Salentino 2006 (Italy)
Damiani, vino rosso NV (NY)
Vina Real, Rioja 2005 (Spain)
Damiani, Pinot Noir 2006 (NY)
Barons de Rothschild, Bordeaux Reserve Speciale 2006 (France)
Clos Du Bois, Calcaire 2006(California)
Heron Hill, Eclipse 2004 (NY)
Bonterra, Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (California) *organic
Babich, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008 (New Zealand)
Quinta, Da Cortezia Reserva 2004 (Portugal)
Heron Hill, Cabernet Franc Rose' 2006 (NY)
Damiani, Meritage 2007 (NY)
Bonterra, Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (California) *organic
Henry Estate, Oregon Pinot Noir 2006 (Oregon)
Lindemans, Bin 40 Merlot 2007 (Australia)
Mutuo Rioja Crianza 2004 (Spain) *organic
White Springs, Gewurztraminer 2007 (NY)
Anthony Road, semi-dry Riesling 2008 (NY)
Fox Run Vineyards, Gewurztraminer 2007 (NY)
Cantina Zaccagnini, Montepulciano d' Abruzzo Riserva 2005 (Italy)
King Family Vineyards, Michael Shaps Viognier 2006 (Virginia)
Ravines Wine Cellars, Cabernet Franc 2007 (NY)
Row House Cellars, White Table Wine NV (NY)
Candoni Chianti DOCG 2007 (Italy)
Glenora Wine Cellars, Gewurztraminer 2007 (NY)
Billsboro Winery, Sauvignon Blanc 2008 (NY)
Fox Run Vineyards Reserve Riesling 2008 (NY)
Banfi Chianti Classico Reserva 2005 (Italy)
Lamoreaux Landing, dry Riesling 2008 (NY)
Agent for Change (Martellotto Wines) Zinfandel 2006 (California)
Fulkerson Winery Dornfelder 2007 (NY)
Atwater Estate Vineyards Syrah 2007 (NY)
Bonterra Vineyards Zinfandel 2007 (California) *organic
Lakewood Vineyards Riesling 2007 (NY)
Atwater Estate Vineyards Cabernet-Merlot 2007 (NY)
Cline Cellars Cashmere 2008 (California)
Bogle Winery Petite Sirah 2007 (California)
Arboleda Carmenere 2006 (Chile)
Concha y Toro Concha Marques de Concha Casa Carmenere 2007 (Chile)
Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Carmenere 2008 (Chile)
4 comments:
I think it's great to find so many options to meet our moods. That Zin sounds packed with character and I wouldn't want to sip on it alone, I like something simpler for sipping. You've just proven my theory of meal pairings. Different foods bring out the good and great flavorings of the wine. That's the part I love the most. Especially when it works in my favor:)
Love your spirit Joe! I absolutely agree that this particular Zin should be on every red wine drinker’s list of wines to try in 2010. It's a terrific value for less than $20. I've even seen it for less than $15 at a few places. btw - that dessert sure sounds mighty good as well!
Hello there Joe,
I agree with your recommend on the Concannon PS - great for under $15, it's a bruiser though.
One other massive wine I found that I like is the Michael and David Petite Petit - Huge wine but, oh so much rich fruit.
Must be the cold - Great time to drink the big reds.
Cheers!
Joe,
I think we need to do a tasting of all the Rancho Zabaco wines. I just posted the Sonoma Heritage Zin that was pretty tasty too. I will be searching out their other Zins also. Enjoyed your post.
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