About the Wine: I reviewed the previous vintage of Terra d'Oro Zinfandel several months ago and enjoyed it thoroughly. Changes in vintage can mean anything from glorious improvement to disastrous decline, depending on any number of factors.
About THIS Wine: The center is dark red and fades to a pink center, significantly lighter than the previous vintage. Plum, oak, smoke, and spice are present in the nose. Sadly, this wine smells better than it tastes. Red berry is prominent on the palate but contends with fairly sharp tannins. The palate ends with a nice cherry finish.
Drinking This Wine: This is a bit too tannic for a sipping wine. It would go well with barbecue.
Overall Impression: The wine is not bad but neither is it great. At fourteen dollars a bottle it is reasonable for the price.
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