2021 Zialena Zinfandel

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  5/9/2024 - WyattTheSomm Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Stock up on the 2021 this is a fantastic Expression!
  
  Sight: Light Ruby color with Magenta reflections
  
  Nose: This is a blast of red fruits like Dark cherry, raspberry pie, and plums. The spice is warming and equally filling the air of the concentrated aroma that gets me excited to taste. While not overtly complex this is like nailing the basics of what I want from a quality Zin in the aroma as it is not too jammy with good concentration and warming fruits/spices
  
  Taste: This follows the nose perfectly which is always a great feeling when a wine can do that. The fruits is balanced nothing is flabby it’s well concentrated and really doesn’t show the alcohol too much but is warming. The acid keeps a good freshness and the spice lingers in the finish making this so good with a touch of that classic Zialena minerality/earthy character.
  
  Overall: This is the best Zin I’ve tasted from Zialena Upon release besides the 2016. Truly put a smile on my face as this wine reminds me why I’m a member… The Mazzoni Clone Zin combined with great winemaking is on full display. I will be stocking up on the 2021 this is a fantastic wine that I imagine will be even better with 7 years of age; this Vino has the guts to make it easily. I just opened a 2015 and it was outstanding so makes me excited to try this in 7-9 years as I think it will be even better possibly.

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