Zinfandel was considered to be unique to the the U.S. and "America's vine and wine" at least until someone figured out that it was in fact the same grape as Italian Primotivo and then they started looking around Croatia and.....look why don't you just read about it on Wikipedia where there is a long article on it that is just fascinating (at least to me). In the mean time we can talk about Van Ruiten "old vine" Zinfandel. Voted best Zinfandel of 2009 by the Wall Street Journal and given 90 pts. by Wine and Spirits Magazine this is a rich and intense blackberry jam with a long lasting black pepper spice finish. perfect for grilled meat or simply sitting and drinking by itself (my favorite way to drink wine).
Friday, May 7, 2010
Van Ruiten Vineyards, Old Vine Zinfandel 2007 ***++ $15.99
Zinfandel was considered to be unique to the the U.S. and "America's vine and wine" at least until someone figured out that it was in fact the same grape as Italian Primotivo and then they started looking around Croatia and.....look why don't you just read about it on Wikipedia where there is a long article on it that is just fascinating (at least to me). In the mean time we can talk about Van Ruiten "old vine" Zinfandel. Voted best Zinfandel of 2009 by the Wall Street Journal and given 90 pts. by Wine and Spirits Magazine this is a rich and intense blackberry jam with a long lasting black pepper spice finish. perfect for grilled meat or simply sitting and drinking by itself (my favorite way to drink wine).
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