Bricking, garnet hue with nice aromas above the rim, and dark berry compote in the bowl. Rich ripe, jammy black berry with ash notes, and a slight hint of grapefruit.
Palate--Integrated, with a bit of a hot baseline (acidic) but that may be due to a scorched tongue from HOT coffee in an airport this morning. Rich mid-palate full of nice mixed berries with a fairly quick finish.
This Lodi California is available at Trader Joe's for $8.50 and it is a great value. There can be some "bottle variation" as there can be with any wine but I have consumed cases of this wine over a few years and it is classic Zinfandel, spicy, full of dark fruit and always pairs well with a whole host of foods from anything grilled, anything tomato based, all sorts of pasta dishes, wild game, beef, even turkey and chicken. It is great with cheeses that are on the hefty side so experiment and raise a glass!
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