2014 Troon Blue Label Estate Zinfandel, Applegate Valley - Wine of the Day
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2014 Troon Blue Label Estate Zinfandel, Applegate Valley
$29
In 2014 a small percentage of Tempranillo (about 1%) was picked the same day as the zinfandel, and layered into each fermenter. All the grapes are treaded before de-stemming, to help the wild yeast get a good start in fermentation, and to have a more gentle, fuller extraction of the natural grapes tannins at the start of ferment. This is a deeper, darker zinfandel from a special block of vines just behind the winery.
The deeper, fuller aromas and textures come from the Tempranillo co-fermented with the Zinfandel. Medium ruby color with warm and friendly aromas, like a ripe peach on a barbeque grill, with an evanescent and lifting scent of huckleberries on a hot summer day. Lush and rounded tannins, generously carrying ripe blackberry and blueberry flavors into a long,evolved finish. This is classic, brambly, full-flavored zinfandel balanced by a touch of fresh Oregon acidity. The ultimate match for your biggest, baddest steak on the grill. It’s so easy to drink this wine.