2012 Steele Wines Zinfandel Century Old Vines Catfish Vineyard

Estate: Steele Wines
Region: Kelseyville Bench, Clear Lake, Lake County, North Coast, California, United States of America
Vineyard: Catfish Vineyard
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Tasting Note:May 23, 2016

Third red from Steele Wines. Beautiful purplish red. Tight nose to start, needed a couple hours to fully open up. Some light petrol on the nose with some baking spices, purple floral notes and dark berries. Slightly jammy to start, no where close to some other Zinfandels in California. A little heat and notes of dry sticks and red fruits. Moderate tannins (6/10) and medium bodied. Dry finish that is moderate in length but seems to die down.

Drink Dates:

2016 till 2020.

Rating:

88 points.

Price Point:

$ - Sample provided by the Estate. Can be purchased at the estate or online $24.00.

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