Fetzer Vineyards Zinfandel 2008


Fetzer Vineyards Zinfandel 2008
  California, USA
Product #: 234617
Score: 87/100
Price: $14.95
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2011-2014
Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Fetzer Vineyards


 

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Tasting note:

A juicy, chewy, delicious Zinfandel, bursting with black cherries, dark chocolate a little pepper. Full-bodied and smooth. Food matches: grilled meats, medium-strength cheeses.

More Reviews:

Rick rated this wine as 72/100 with the following review:

Wendy finds it a bit harsh. While she was eating (steak), it was good but on it's own it is a bit acidic. Rick likes the taste although it is somewhat flat
Ruby red colour; ripe berry, spice aroma with a chocolate note; dry, medium to full body; well-balanced balanced with zesty acidity, lively berry flavour and spicy oak nuances; long finish.

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Reviewed April 22, 2011 by

Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

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More pairings:

beef, beef: roast with gravy or au jus, cheddar, cheddar: smoked, chicken marsala, chocolate: bittersweet, duck, Feta, game: roast, gorgonzola, lamb, meats: barbecued, onion, pasta with tomato sauce, peppercorn, pizza: Australia, pizza: cheese, pizza: Montrealer, pizza: seafood, pizza: vegetarian, ratatouille, sauce: indian curry: southeast asia, sauce: seafood: tomato-based, shepherd's pie, spareribs: Chinese, steak, prime rib, thyme, Tourtière, turkey, chicken sausage, spicy, turkey, roasted, venison stew. More pairings...

Zinfandel

These famous grapes of California produce wines with a vibrant berry character.



 

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