So, right from the go with this one, I knew I'd have a winner. Let's discuss why. First, I'd had other Estancia reds, including a cabernet recently at my fave St. Louis restaurant, Bristol's, which was fabulous. (the cabernet. well, and the restaurant) Anyway, I felt good about it already. Plus, I love Zinfandels. LOVE. (Note -- hang with me on this one. Zinfandels are BIG reds. Not WHITE and NOT pink. K?) And, reason numero tres why I knew I'd have a winner -- the label says Paso Robles. I KNOW I love reds coming from that area. One day, dear reader, I'll know why. Or, I will never know. Who cares? The point is - I love reds from Paso Robles.
So the Estancia winery itself is in Sonoma. But, they have several "ranches" in California where they grow different kinds of grapes. Obviously, these grapes were grown down south in their Keyes Canyon Ranch . The bottle tells me this is a mere 20 miles from the ocean. Important? I guess so. Let's remember that the sauvignon blanc I just reviewed was from their Pinnacles Ranch -- which is also near the same darn ocean, but farther up the coast.
Back to the Zin...I enjoyed this wine. It was full bodied and intense with a satisfyingly long finish. That said, not my favorite Zin. (note to self - review the AMAZING Zin you just tried in Suisun Valley) But, it is darn solid and delivers what you are looking for when you go lookin' for Zin. Get some and try it out. If you disagree, post a note and let me know your thoughts. I'm starting to wonder if I have strange taste or if others find the same things when they try the same wines. I know we all have our own preferences, of course.
By the way, those of you who care about points...this wine got 89 points from the people who seem to know what they are talking about. Pretty good stuff!
Bought locally, on sale, for $9.99.
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