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Storybook Mountain Mayacamas Range Napa Estate Zinfandel 2012 Wine Review

Storybook Mountain Mayacamas Range Napa Estate Zinfandel 2012

Storybook Mountain Mayacamas Range Napa Estate Zinfandel 2012

Napa Valley, California, United States

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $71.95

Drink: 2015-2019

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.9%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Storybook Mountain

Agent: The Vine/Robert Groh Agency

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Chocolate and mocha with some tannic grip on the palate and acidity. Pair with meaty dishes.

Zinfandel food pairings: spaghetti Bolognaise, aged cheddar, grilled lamb loin, grilled duck breast.

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This Storybook Mountain Mayacamas Range Napa Estate Zinfandel 2012 was reviewed on March 7, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

This Napa Valley Zin from Storybook Mountain perched up high on the Mayacamas Range between Napa and Sonoma, is a fine example of a dry and refined Zin. Storybook Mountain Vineyards are world renowned for producing some of the finest Zin available and the 2012 is no exception! Dark berries, raspberry, black cherry, herbs, and spice box all around. It's complex and bold making it ideal with full flavoured braised dishes such as braised beef short ribs with anise infused red wine reduction or skirt steak with shallot pan sauce. Tasted February 2016. 92+ points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca
This wine was made using natural methods, according to the back label and grapes grown without the use of herbicides or insecticides in northern Napa Valley. Winemaker Dr. Jerry Seps has managed the tannins in this wine. - Community Wine Reviews

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