Chateau Montelena Zinfandel Estate 2005

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Winery:

Chateau Montelena Winery

Varietal:

Zinfandel

Region:

USA > California > Napa

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2013

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User Tags:  fruit, spices, color descriptors, stone fruits, balance, citrus, style, tasting, bottling, berries 

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What to Expect

Zinfandel is considered America's own great indigenous grape, even though its origins lie on the Adriatic coast. Planted throughout California and the Pacific Northwest, Zinfandel is at its best in warm regions with cooler temperatures during harvest. The wines can range from off-dry Rosés, White Zinfandels, and light bistro styled wines, to big, rich powerful wines - even luscious wines for dessert bottling. The flavors range from plummy to raspberry, although deep blackberry fruit and brambly spice tones are most common.

Winemakers Notes

The wine shows a very good deep red color. It has many of the typical Zinfandel notes on the nose: spicy berry, subtle briar, and some dried fruit component. On the palate it opens with a nice big bowl of the same briar and berry flavors, and a spicy Zinfandel character. The overall body does reflect a cooler vintage, and the very slightly higher acidity gives freshness to the bright fruit and elegant texture.

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