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SGK bought this wine at Cost+ a couple of years ago on an experimental Zin buying trip.
The presentation is campy - a Bordeaux bottle with flames on the label and painted onto the foil capsule. There is a concert ticket theme to the labeling "With Special Guest Old Gnarley" on the front, and a section/row/seat layout on the back complete with :Showtime begins at 5:00. Love, Zin, and Rock 'n Roll. It had a real cork embossed with a horse of all things. The campy packaging is kind of fun, but my complaint is that the vintage is not displayed clearly, and the vintner is very difficult to determine.
The notes on the vintners page continue the concert theme, but give some additional production information.
Despite the campy appearance and poor labeling, I liked this wine. The nose was pleasant and noticeable from over 12 inches away. SGK thought it was peppery, I got fruit dominating. SGK also craved truffles (the chocolate kind) whilst I wanted truffles (the fungal kind) to accompany this wine. It had legs galore.
It was simple, not complex. Acidic. with a full fruity taste. Pouring it back and forth between glasses softened it up quite a bit. I loved the smell.
The Verdict:
Thumbs up| Style: | Zinfandel |
| Varietals: | Zinfandel |
| Appellation/Terrior: | Lodi, California |
| Vintage: | 2004 |
| Vintner: | Jessie's Grove |
| Alcohol: | 14.2% by Volume |
| Price: | $12.95 |
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