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Decoy Zinfandel 2012 Wine Review

Decoy Zinfandel 2012

Decoy Zinfandel 2012

Sonoma County, California, United States

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $37.95

Drink: 2013-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Decoy

Agent: Rogers & Company

Natalie's Score: 93/100

Luscious, juicy and generous with rich aromas and flavours of black and purple plums and blueberries. Supple and smooth and full-bodied. Perfect for BBQ meats.  Finishes with black raspberry and some pepper. This is a blockbuster wine but it doesn't overwhelm your palate, senses or food. Try it with roast beef.

Zinfandel food pairings: char-grilled burgers, ribs, lamb, pizza, turkey dinner, wings.

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This Decoy Zinfandel 2012 was reviewed on July 5, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 139956
  • $28.96 
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Reviews and Ratings

Mike Scotten reviewed this wine as follows:

Great Zinfandel. Smooth not heavy at all
Vibrant with great balance and tension between fleshy ripe fruit and layered complexity. Some vanilla spice on the finish. Perfect for BBQ! - Community Wine Reviews

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