Sunday, February 16, 2014

Tasting - Old Vine Zinfandel

Name:  Bota Box Old Vine Zinfandel
Variety: 100% Zinfandel
Year: 2011
Region:  California
Country:  United States
Price:  $20.99

Winery Review:  "Bota Box Old Vine Zinfandel is rich in color with aromas of blackberry bramble, red currant and a touch of spice. Concentrated and fruit forward, Bota Zin showcases black cherry fruit and toasted oak on the palate, with hints of black pepper that carry through to a long, lingering finish.  Nicely balanced acidity and supple tannins make this medium-bodied wine an ideal partner for roasted pork tenderloin studded with garlic and rosemary, grilled burgers topped with blue cheese, or even chocolate brownies."



My Review:  This wine had a very high acidic finish, which left a bitter taste on the palate.  There were slight cherry notes that were accented by a lingering wood taste.  Overall, the wine needed to have a slightly more sweet or less acidic taste, but it would have been better accented with the food.

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