Friday, February 20, 2009

Robert Mondavi Zinfandel (2006)

Wine tasting 3

Here's a blended wine that consists mainly of Zinfandel, but also contains five other varieties. I'm not sure if the winemaker wanted to create a complex wine or had grapes left that he needed to use. This wine however has some very complex flavours and scored 4 stars from everyone at the wine tasting. Another good American wine and worth a try.

Panel's rating: 14.88 out of 20




Price: 82SEK
Country: USA
Grape: 77% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah, 4% Syrah, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec and Petit Verdot

Colour: Colour is deep and dark, not quite inky: the sort of colour of a ripe black cherry.

Nose: This wine has a deep, soft bramble berry character with a dash of spice and a pinch of black pepper. The aromas and flavours are so lush and concentrated that they never seem to end, just linger and linger.

Taste: Vibrant wild black raspberry, cranberry and blackberry character, with nuances of hibiscus tea, orange zest, allspice and heirloom rose. Jam, spicy taste with hints of barrel, the forest, herbs and vanilla.

1 comment:

Dionne Dames said...

I've enjoyed this wine a couple of times myself! excellent choice and the zinfandel's are really great for those who enjoy flavor variety.