Reviews & Ratings

2007 Laurel Glen Vineyard Zinfandel "Za Zin"

Winery: Laurel Glen Vineyard

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Za Zin"

Wine Category: Zinfandel

Grape blend: 85% Zinfandel & 15% Petite Sirah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Lodi

State or country: CA

Price: $17

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 88.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: July 21, 2009

Wine Review: This very dark opaque purple colored Zin opens with an attractive boysenberry like bouquet with a hint of pepper. On the palate, the medium bodied, wine is nicely balanced and jammy. The flavor profile is a savory black raspberry with hints of pepper and spice. The finish is dry and shows mild tannins that are nicely prolonged. This value Zin would pair well with Theresa’s terrific meatloaf or shepherds pie. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Let's just begin by stating that the 2007 ZaZin is the best ZaZin we have ever produced. Like many of the current batch of zinfandels, it checks in with a pretty hefty alcohol level: 15.5%. But unlike many of the others, it is bone dry, and appears light in the mouth, despite its deep, dark red fruit tones, and because of its inherent balance. This level of alcohol is quite atypical for Laurel Glen wines; but the vintage made us do it! We simply waited to harvest til early October, when the acidity finally came into balance and the fruit developed a level of complexity that we have never experienced before from this vineyard. It should match beautifully with really hearty dishes.

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