The color “is pale - Maine-in-the-wintertime pale - with a nose as fresh and grassy as a new-mown lawn. It’s close to being New Zealand grassy, but the aromas stay completely herbal and don’t get into the kitty box area. On the palate, limes and lemons dominate with a very slight nod to California ripeness. Minerals are readily apparent and the acidity is zippy, but not bracing.” Randy Fuller’s, NowandZin.com
This is a young, assertive Zinfandel. The color is dark garnet or pigeon ruby red with great clarity and medium body which will develop over the next two or three years. The wine displays bright tannins in the front of the palate, softening to cherries with a hint of smoke, wood and tobacco. On the finish you will notice a dark, rich plum characteristic. Good now but outstanding in 2 to 3 years.
The nose is dominated by Christmas spices and a hint of oak. It is bold but quickly softens and expands to include vanilla As you savor the wine your palate will quickly be filled with flavors of black cherry and dark plums. Finally, the wine will present a soft layer of vanilla and hints of black licorice. The mouth feel is luxurious and satiny.