Monday, November 02, 2009

2006 Steele ZINFANDEL (Mendocino County, Cal.)


A good value, classy Zin. Not a ripe mouthfilling behemoth, but everything in nice harmony.


Bright, medium dark ruby. An initial, sharp acetate whiff on the nose blew off after about 20 minutes to reveal exuberant, focused, and fruity aromas of mixed wild berries, sweet cream, and caramelized baking spices. Full-bodied, with a soft texture, good concentration, and excellent balance of fruit, acids, and alcohol. Long, refreshing finish. 88. Will keep for another year or so, and was a pretty good value to boot. $16 at Spec's on Smith.


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