I know a lot of great wines. But you wouldn't have heard of them. My job at a wine store means that I taste a lot of obscure wines. This blog is a record of my better finds in the $10 to $20 range. If you have any questions please drop me an email at stiebelben@gmail.com. I always love to talk wine.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
OZV Old Vine Zinfandel 2009 (about $15)
About the Wine: Zinfandel is one of the strangest of all wines. It ranges from syrupy sweet to painfully dry. This is one of my favorite varietals but buying a new one is always a risk.
About THIS Wine: The center is dark purple with a violet rim. Jammy red fruit dominates the nose and is complimented by notes of spice. The palate is very rich with lots of mocha and cream with a whipped cream finish.
Drinking This Wine: Sipping wine all the way. The palate is not really sweet but it is definitely not dry and does not compliment any particular food.
Overall Impression: Wine snobs and novices alike can enjoy this wine and it is a nice bridge between sweet and dry. This wine would not be at all overpriced at twenty-five a bottle. At fifteen it is a steal.
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California,
Lodi,
OZV Old Vine Zinfandel 2009
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