Reviews & Ratings

2006 Carol Shelton Zinfandel "Monga Zin Lopez Vineyard"

Winery: Carol Shelton

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Monga Zin Lopez Vineyard"

Wine Category: Zinfandel

Grape blend: 100% Zinfandel

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Cucamonga Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $21

Cases produced: 1,059

KWG Score: 88.5 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (87)

Review date: March 2, 2009

Wine Review: In our second mini tasting of Zins this wine was no surprise as one of the Zins that we recommended. Carol does a really good job with her Zin program. This ruby colored offering opens with a red currant like bouquet with a hint of mint. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and has a dry mouthfeel. The flavor profile is a dusty black cherry with notes of black currant. The finish is quite dry and its tannins are quite lengthy. We felt this wine would pair nicely with a beef brisket. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Very bright pomegranate-wild cherry fruit, brown sugary-caramel oak, fragrant Asian spices—Chinese 5-spice, still a bit young and chewy, but quite drinkable now.

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