Soft, dark black ruby. Rich nose of earthy, ripe, slightly pruney blackberry syrup, roasted sweet baking spices, and smoky coals. Rich and fleshy in the mouth, but heavy and one-dimensional. Impressive amount of extract, but there's no acidity and a substantial amount of residual sugar, making it a cloying mouthful. C. Was $14 at Spec's on Weslayan.
An idiosyncratic journal of wines I buy from a mix of Internet sources and retailers in the Northern Virginia/D.C. area. Mostly inexpensive and moderately-priced stuff, reflecting my frugal New England roots. Cent anni!
Saturday, August 06, 2011
2009 Frei Brothers ZINFANDEL Dry Creek Valley (Cal.)
Soft, dark black ruby. Rich nose of earthy, ripe, slightly pruney blackberry syrup, roasted sweet baking spices, and smoky coals. Rich and fleshy in the mouth, but heavy and one-dimensional. Impressive amount of extract, but there's no acidity and a substantial amount of residual sugar, making it a cloying mouthful. C. Was $14 at Spec's on Weslayan.
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