Here’s a big, full-bodied Zinfandel that doesn’t go over the top. Dill, mixed berries, rhubarb and fall spices are well integrated in both aroma and flavor, with balanced acidity insuring a long complex finish. It’s a bit older than most current releases, but is showing well now and will improve with a few more years in the bottle. Slow cooked winter stews will welcome this wine as a partner.
Christian Lazo Winery, Paso Robles (California) Zinfandel 2009
By Rich Cook