Nothing like starting a post with an irresistibly bad pun! I'm back from summer vacations and ready to return to tasting with our first Zinfandel!
Alexander Valley's 2007 Sin Zin Zinfandel promises a fruity nose and it certainly delivers. It's fruity with a touch of vanilla and spice, just as the website promises. The first thing I noticed when I tasted the wine were the strawberry and raspberry flavors. Then a plummy taste leads to a spice- according to the back of the bottle it's black pepper. At first I did not notice any oak flavors (as their website said I would), but upon further inspection it is just barely there in the finish. I also didn't notice at first the cherry flavor that works with the plum, but after a few more sips I think I can notice it, only I think it's more of a finishing flavor.
This is a moderately sweet wine that's very light on the tannins, has very little acidity, and a light body. My husband and I enjoyed Sin Zin with a spicy BBQ chicken. While this was good, I believe a hearty steak and baked potatoes would be a better match. We did, however, both really enjoy this Zinfandel. It had good fruit flavor balanced with the appropriate amount of spices. And it's not a Texas wine, so look it up next time you're out!
Wine tasting notes were found at http://www.avvwine.com/scripts/display_product.php?product_id=65.
Wondering what color this Zin is. CF
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