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Not a huge amount of choice locally. Waitrose had two, one from Ravenswood and this organic bottling from Bonterra encased in a heavy-weight tapered bottle. Neither were exactly cheap but better than offering nothing as the local Threshers managed...
Wine Tasting Note: Bonterra Vineyards Zinfandel, 2007, Mendocino County, California.Price: £10.99 from Waitrose [More on Adegga / Snooth]
A top note of cedar and sharp red berries; but overall the mouth-feel is smooth, very gentle tannins with a blur of pepper, spice, red berries and a blueberry flourish. American in style - rounded, slightly sweet fruit, high alcohol on the finish, a hint of tannin. Finished, I thought, a little on the short side. Alcohol 14.5%.
Andrew BarrowScribblings Rating - 86/100 [ out of 5]
On the food matching front this doesn't really take; a simple steak short-crust pie should have been more than wine-friendly. It is, I think, that the palate is adjusted to a more European styled wine. A combination of texture, tannin, acidity, sophisticated and integrated fruit - something this Zinfandel does lacks, or rather des in an alternatve way. A way though that doesn't meld.
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From: Sonadora (August 16, 2009 11:59 PM)
Thanks for participating! Happy to take a Wine Blogging Sunday entry! Sorry you Zin wasn't quite up to snuff. I imagine not a lot of it gets exported to England.
From: Tim (August 17, 2009 8:18 AM)
Hey,
Thanks for posting this - I've been wondering what it was like. I'm a big fan of Bonterra's Chardonnay, it's the best one I've tried for under £10. The rosé is not bad either (but expensive).
Tim
From: wine_scribbler
If you get to try this one Tim, please do let me know what you think... a little pricey? a little unstructured? or just deliciously drinkable?
From: Tim (August 18, 2009 8:42 AM)
I usually find Zinfandel to have a tomato-like character that I don't like. It's been awhile since I've had it though - maybe I'll give it a try next time it's on offer...:-)
From: wine_scribbler
I often find a savoury-tomato dimension to aged Rioja; one I realy like. Different I guess from the edge you dislike in a Zin...
From: Tim (August 19, 2009 8:20 AM)
Funny you mention that - I had a 1998 Vina Pomal Rioja Reserva (Majestic) the other day, and it had a very strong tomato-character. I didn't enjoy the wine at all - I put it up to being too warm (both the wine and the room temperature - probably about 25C). I decided not to blog about it and try it again when it cools down.
I've never noticed that characteristic in Rioja before - interesting thanks for mentioning that.
Tim
From: Tim (December 4, 2009 7:52 PM)
Tried it, liked it: http://timswineblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/bonterra-zinfandel-2007.html