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Lake Sonoma Zinfandel 2013 Wine Review

Lake Sonoma Zinfandel 2013

Lake Sonoma Zinfandel 2013

Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, United States

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $28.95

Drink: 2017-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 15.4%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Lake Sonoma

Agent: Hobbs & Co. - Perigon

Natalie's Score: 90/100

This Californian Zinfandel weighs in at 15.4% alcohol, but it's surprising that it actually doesn't taste that hot and heavy. Smooth and full-bodied with aromas of purple and black plums, blueberry and toast. Pair with grilled meats and barbecue.

Zinfandel food pairings: herb crusted chicken, roasted lamb, roast breast of veal.

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This Lake Sonoma Zinfandel 2013 was reviewed on June 24, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 355719
  • $20.26 
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  • AGLC
  • 355719

Reviews and Ratings

Perry rated this wine as 92/100
Rachelle O'Connor rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

A great Zinfandel from Sonoma County - lots of lip smacking dark fruit - blackberry, blueberry jam, and black cherry, tobacco and oak spice that lingers on the full bodied palate. Great structure, well balanced and not as much heat as I would have expected with the 15.4% abv. This is a wine that needs food to match. Enjoy with big juicy steaks on the grill. Tasted December 2017.
Lake Sonoma (2013) is a smooth Zinfandel with a blueberry, raspberry and red plum nose and palate. This Zinfandel from Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County was aged 22 months in oak (65% French, 20% American, 15% European, 15% new). Pair with a veal Porterhouse steak on the grill. - Community Wine Reviews

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