This Zin took a long, circuitous, route to get to Montreal, accompanying my in-laws on a cross-North America driving tour (with a stop in Sonoma, of course). The lengths they would go to guilt me into drinking Zin...
The 2007 Dashe Todd Brothers Ranch Old Vine Zinfandel (Alexander Valley) was pretty darn good - leathery blueberries, damp earth, then some white pepper and rose petals. Thick, hot blueberries and (modest) silky tannins coat the palate - this is big jammy fruit. Rather delicious for the style, just shy of the finesse I've found in the best Zins.
cork. 14.7% alcohol
Score: 16.5/20
Price: gift
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Dashe usually makes pretty tasty zin. Glad you enjoyed it. I just wish we got the better stuff up here more often.
Hi Shea - it restored my confidence in Zin, I needed that. If you think it's hard getting Zin, imagine living in a French wine province on the other side of the continent! But that's ok, I love French wine...
Next time you are in BC, hit Marquis Wine Cellars on Davie and Burrard for the best zin collection in Canada.
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