Decoy Zinfandel 2016
This is a wine review of a Decoy Zinfandel 2016, which is produced by Decoy wines. This wine is from Sonoma County in California. The wine is composed of 93% Zinfandel and 7% Petite Syrah. This wine is 13.9% alcohol and prices around $17.99.
Appearance
This Decoy Zinfandel 2016 is clear and pale ruby in color.
Aroma/Nose
Wine comes off clean with medium intensity aromas. The aromas consist of red currant, cherry and anise. Notes of vanilla and oak also hit the nose with maybe a subtle tobacco. I would consider this wine developing.
Taste/Palate
On the palate, the wine is dry with high acidity, medium tannins and medium plus body. This wine also has medium (+) intensity of flavors. The flavor profile closely mirrors the nose. Flavors consisting of tart cherry and red currant followed by vanilla, leather. The finish is long in length with the tobacco like note carrying the profile after the wine is gone.
Overall Experience
This Decoy Zinfandel had a great balance, complexity, intensity and finish making it an outstanding wine. I have always been a fan of Decoy due to the quality you get for the price point and this Zinfandel definitely does not disappoint.
Pairings
Food – Poultry, Lamb and Beef
Cigar – Cuevas Reserva Maduro
Publication Ratings
Wilfred Wong – 89pts.
Winemakers Notes
WINE PROFILE
Production NotesVarietal Content: 93% Zinfandel, 7% Petite Sirah; Cooperage: 100% French OakWinemaker NotesWith an abundance of wild blackberry and strawberry flavors, as well as layers of violet and fresh-cracked black pepper, this exceptionally balanced Zinfandel offers silky tannins and mouthfilling richness. The finish is lush and elegant, highlighting the best of Sonoma County Zinfandel.ProductionThe 2016 growing season began with generous winter rains, followed by a spring and summer marked by moderate temperatures and abundant sunshine. Like several recent vintages, the 2016 harvest came early, delivering exquisite quality grapes. After the modest size crop of 2015, 2016 saw a welcome return to average yields. Overall, the 2016 whites show an ideal combination of lovely richness and excellent natural acidity, while the reds are lush and complex, with beautiful color and concentration.Other NotesReleased: March 2018
WINE SPECS
Vintage2016VarietalZinfandelAppellationSonoma CountyHarvest DateSeptember 7 – 30, 2016Sugar26.6° Brix at harvestAcid0.65 g/100 ml titratable aciditypH3.58Aging10 Months in Barrel
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