Zichichi

TRL/Staff/Wine: 8/6/6

2008 Estate Zinfandel $32/$/$28

Sweet caused shudders.

Hints of candied blackberry on the nose. Blackberry flavors appear with hints of residual sugar. The alcohol finish lingers in the back of your throat.

2010 Old Vine Estate Zinfandel $38/$/$30

85 year old vine.

Black currant and red currant on the nose. A little flabby acids with fresh ripe berries that dominate.

2007 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $30/$/$30

Fruit sourced out of Yountville.

Nice fruit with no structure, acidity, or potential for longevity.  It’s a juicy red wine and little more.

2011 Estate Zinfandel Futures $32/$26/$-

Intense fruit that comes across as a having residual sugar. The alcohol hangs in the back of the throat.

2011 Estate Old Vine Zinfandel $36/$28/$28

This is a much better balanced zinfandel with intense fruit, but some vanilla, toast and mocha to balance the fruit. The alcohol still lingers in the back of your throat.