Sunday, May 4, 2014

Ironstone Old Vine Zinfandel


Name: Ironstone Old Vine Zinfandel 
Variety: Zinfandel
Region: Lodi
Country: California
Year: 2011
Price: $15, sale - $7.95
Winery Review: Grown in vineyards that are over 45 years old, this medium-bodied Zin has exceptional varietal character with lovely aromas of dark fruit and blackberry. Subtle pepper spice mingles with richly concentrated fruit flavors of blackberry, ripe plums and fresh red raspberries. Barrel aging created its smooth, silky finish and unprecedented depth.  A wonderful wine pairing for variety of dishes. Any type of meat - whether its pork, beef or game - is ideal with this wine. Cioppino is another amazing complement or try it with tomato-based pastas, hearty stews or a plate of strong, aged cheeses.
My Review: The smell of the wine surrounded darker fruit. I smelt blackberries, cherries, and plums. The taste was very similar with the addition of raspberries and blueberries. There was sweetness to this wine that I liked. However, at the wine was really dry and the aftertaste felt my mouth extremely dry. The midpart of the wine tasting was great, it was the ending and after that left my mouth dry. 
Food Pairing: None

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