Monday, April 28, 2014

Tasting - "Ironstone Old Vine Zinfandel"

Ironstone Old Vine Zinfandel
Zinfandel
Lodi
California
2011
$15-$7.95 on sale

Critic Review
Grown in vineyards that are over 45 years old, this medium-bodied Zin has exceptional varietal character with lovely aromas of dark fruit and blackberry. Subtle pepper spice mingles with richly concentrated fruit flavors of blackberry, ripe plums and fresh red raspberries. Barrel aging created its smooth, silky finish and unprecedented depth.  A wonderful wine pairing for variety of dishes. Any type of meat - whether its pork, beef or game - is ideal with this wine. Cioppino is another amazing complement or try it with tomato-based pastas, hearty stews or a plate of strong, aged cheeses.

My Review

  • Smell: woody, spicy, plants, raspberries, blackberries, cherries
  • Taste: spicy, cherry, raspberry, dark wild berries
  • This wine was incredibly silky and creamy on the finish with a great body
Overall this wine was fantastic, I was unsure at the first taste but after the second sip I was hooked. I did not pair this wine with food.

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