Reviews & Ratings

2008 Hunnicutt Zinfandel "Napa Valley"

Winery: Hunnicutt

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Zinfandel

Grape blend: 96% Zinfandel & 4% Petite Sirah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $36

Cases produced: 216

KWG Score: 88 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: May 28, 2011

Wine Review: This opaque and dark purple colored Zinfandel opens with a fragrant wintergreen, cinnamon, pine, and black cherry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied and balanced. The flavor profile is a black currant and plum blend with notes of dark chocolate and black olive. I also detected a touch of oak on the back palate. The finish is dry and its tannins are a bit sticky. This wine would pair well with beef bourguignon. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: The 2008 Zin's inky color and brooding aromas are entirely compelling. This wine combines a myriad of traits – black fruit, clove, marzipan, cinnamon, soy and raspberry. The mid-palate shows depth and concentration. Blackberry, curranand ripe plums sit in the front row on this rich, round wine. The back palate shows enough structure to be a wonderful accompaniment to an array of meats and barbecue dishes.

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