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Montevina Terra d'Oro Zinfandel 2005

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Winery:: Montevina Winery Terra d'Oro
Varietal:: Zinfandel
Region:: USA > California > El Dorado County > Sierra Foothills
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User Tags: oak - heavy, fruits, cinnamon, fruit, classic, spicy, spice, berry, bramble fruits, ribs

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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.

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Gregory-
Dal Piaz

Hand of Snooth Voice of Snooth

7,024

Very soft and subdued on the nose with slightly tarry blackberry bramble fruit and a touch of candied cherry and blue fruit notes with a powdered sugar edge. Surprisingly brisk mouthfeel with sweet fresh berry fruit notes that are pure and focused if low key. Very soft tannins in an easy drinking style with a touch of cinnamon on the finish. Solid if simple Zinfandel 85pts

November 2008

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solomania9

Founding Member Hand of Snooth Voice of Snooth

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An extremely enjoyable and complex flavor that doesn't overpower. I really like this one.

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November 2008

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deconut

Hand of Snooth

274

Really enjoyed this wine - agree with Gregg!!

April 2009

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Wine Tasting NotesTerra dOro Zinfandel is well suited for a cool Autumn evening on the porchIm all for Zin with football! This wine embodies the power, grace, and passion of Americas number one spectator sport. Dark fruit flavors of black currant and fig accompany the aroma of a steaming cup of Mexican Hot Chocolate. Richly textured and firmly structured it will pair well with classic tailgate fare as well as with white tablecloths and finer cuisine. We think we scored with this one and you will too. Open it up and make a pass.

January 2009

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Terra d'Oro 2005 Zinfandel is a shining example of Amador Zinfandel.Montevina doesn't have to coerce character and spice from the fruit, nor do theybeat it back. Dark berry fruit is generously seasoned with characteristicShenandoah spice. American oak lends molasses and barbecue sauceand French oak adds vanilla and cinnamon to a balanced lingeringfinish. Sweet and spicy are two classic culinary combinations. Montevina's chefsmatch many of their favorite dishes with this classic Zinfandel, ranging frombarbeque short ribs in chipotle dipping sauce to pan-seared read more...

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