Thursday, September 24, 2009

Napa Cellars Zinfandel 2006 - Review


Let me start by saying this is a great middle of the road Zinfandel!


I was looking for a fruity and spicy wine which was versatile and I believe this wine is it. The wine was the hit of our wine group last Friday evening. Everyone raved about it and we really enjoyed this wine a lot.


Here is what actually makes this wine: it is 86% Zinfandel and 14% petit sirah.


The tasting notes for the wine are:


The wine is dark purple and opaque in the glass. The nose is luscious and reveals intense, ripe berries, candied strawberry preserves and cinnamon spice. The palate follows with juicy, rounded fruit flavors that mingle with layers of warm, supple tannins leading to a long, plush finish.


Great on its own and perfect with barbeque, try pairing the wine with Baby Back Ribs or Gourmet Pulled-Pork Sandwiches garnished with sweet and spicy coleslaw.


RECOMMENDATION: Get this wine. At about $22 a bottle it is not inexpensive, but it is well worth the price.