Charles & Charles Zinfandel 2014

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There are 5 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Douglas McMillan rated this wine as 85/100 with the following review:

Tangy strawberry and cassis, straw, and dried herbs. Juicy red berry flavours, with a medium acidity. Pair with herb rubbed pork chops.

Jacky Blisson rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Medium, translucent ruby in colour. Intense, jammy red and black berries are underscored by tea leaf notes on the nose. Nice balance on the palate, with fresh acidity, and minty flavours lifting the ripe, jammy fruit core. Medium body, smooth texture and silky tannins. Very easy drinking. Warm alcohol; serve chilled.

Craig Kuziemsky rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

Raspberry and floral notes with some sour cherry flavor on the palate. High acidity but lacking complexity in the flavor. BBQ ribs or spicy beef chili might help draw out the flavors.

Colin McKone rated this wine as 82/100 with the following review:

Aromas of cooked strawberries, raspberries, plum with some vegetal notes with a sour cherry finish. Full bodied with high tannins and medium-high levels of acidity. Foods such as strong cheeses and BBQ grilled meats should improve it.

Sylvain Segard rated this wine as 84/100 with the following review:

Medium intensity bouquet of red fruit, flowers, and mild strawberry jam. High acidity, medium tannins red Zinfandel with a medium sour finish.

Natalie's Review

Charles & Charles Zinfandel 2014, California, United States: Juicy and fleshy with smoky aromas and fleshy ripe blackberries. Supple and smooth. Pair with BBQ ribs. Drink: 2015-2020. 14.50% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 91/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

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