Norman Monster Zinfandel 2005

Grape Variety: 100% ZinfandelAppellation: Paso RoblesAnalysis: Alcohol: 16.3%pH: 3.83TA: .63g/100mlRS: .80%Harvest Dates: 9/8/04 - 10/31/03 (8 ranches)Barrel Ageing:14 months in 78% neutral oak uprights, 22% in new and 1-3 year old Fr & Am oak barrelsCases Produced: 392089 points Robert Parker: "A good value, this juicy, tangy effort possesses crisp acidity, copious briery, black currant, and cherry fruit along with hints of earth, herbs, and spice presented in a classic Zinfandel style. It impressively conceals its whopping 16.5% alcohol. Drink it over the next 2-3 years." (06/06)

October 2008

This wine is awesome. So jammy you want to spread it on toast. Don't try to pair it with anything, just enjoy with a good friend and a game of Yahtzee!

December 2007

This wine is an opulent, over-the-top explosion of goodness - If the 80’s was the decade of excess, the Zinfandel The Monster® is the wine of excess. The aromatics of this Zin are to die for; it is bursting with huge plums, blackberries, cherries and a touch of licorice, toast and caramelized sugar (think crème brulee). In the mouth you will taste more plums, and Mom’s homemade berry pie. The soft round tannins gently coat your mouth leaving the essence of raspberries lingering long after you’ve swallowed. This is a showy wine; help do it justice. Serve it with appetizers of a wide variety, read more...or try it with both berry and chocolate desserts. And, don’t be shy to have a glass by itself, you’ll find nothing lacking    (hide)

This is my idea of all the qualities a Zin should possess. Tons of jammy fruit with big boldness and complexity. So much to chew on and yet approachable for the non-Zin lovers. Yum.

March 2009

This wine is an opulent, over-the-top explosion of goodness - If the 80's was the decade of excess, the Zinfandel The Monster® is the wine of excess. The aromatics of this Zin are to die for; it is bursting with huge plums, blackberries, cherries and a touch of licorice, toast and caramelized sugar (think crème brulee). In the mouth you will taste more plums, and Mom's homemade berry pie. The soft round tannins gently coat your mouth leaving the essence of raspberries lingering long after you've swallowed. This is a showy wine; help do it justice. Serve it with appetizers read more...of a wide variety, or try it with both berry and chocolate desserts. And, don't be shy to have a glass by itself, you'll find nothing lacking    (hide)

June 2009

No written review

May 2008