Community Tasting Note

CMN wrote:

Monday, January 21, 2013 - Briceland Vineyards Mendocino County Zinfandel (13.9% abv)

Medium reddish-purple.

Brambly purple fruits on pop and pour; added a significant amount of black fruit with time in the glass.

Purple fruits in the glass with a touch of raspberry. With more time open, the red fruit receded into the background and the black fruits appeared. A hint of black pepper on the finish. No heat or apparent sweetness, which is a refreshing change from most Zins.

Medium body, Med- tannins, Med+ acidity, overall nicely balanced. The flavor profile reminded me a lot of the 2009 Carlisle Zinfandel Sonoma County that I drank last week, though the Carlisle had a bit more complexity and heat. Drinkable now, but could benefit from some short term cellaring to develop additional complexity.

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