A rather nice bottle of Zinfandel
Zinfandel, a great name and a misunderstood grape variety. Mention “Zin” to a lot of people and they will immediately think of the ever popular “white zinfandel”, the semi sweet blush style rose from California. Its sweetness and easy drinkability have made it incredibly popular. Its not for everyones palate but thats the beauty of wine is it not ?
The Zinfandel I am writing about is the robust red wine style. In fact, genetically it is linked with Primitivo from southern Italy where gorgeous wines are made in the region of Puglia, the heel of Italy.
So here are some things to look out for
- Raspberry
- Herbal
- Blackcurrant
- Herbal
- Tomato
- Pepper
- Spice
- Cherry
- Loganberry
- Plum
- Fruitcake
- Walnut
- Cola
- Raisin
- Earthy
- Tar
There are some wonderful examples available across the full price spectrum. If you fancy trying a rather serious option, check out a stunning example from one of the most iconic producers in the US, the fabulous Limerick Lane.
