To say this is a big, generous wine understates the case somewhat. Blackberry and boysenberry jam lead the taste profile, with a bonus of blueberry jelly also kicking in. An earthy element plus oak spice that is aromatically somewhat reminiscent of redwoods reinforce the overall experience. Burgers would provide hearty company for this Zinfandel, as would a bowl of chili.
Folie à Deux, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2014
By Marguerite Thomas