Reviews & Ratings

2007 D-Cubed Cellars Zinfandel "Howell Mountain"

Winery: D-Cubed Cellars

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Howell Mountain"

Wine Category: Zinfandel

Grape blend: 96.4% Zinfandel & 3.6% Petite Sirah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Howell Mountain

State or country: CA

Price: $37

Cases produced: 573

KWG Score: 88.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: March 12, 2011

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Zin dances in the glass as it reflects its colors in the light. It opens with an attractive mild spicy black cherry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and round. The flavor profile is a gentle plum with hints of smoky oak. The finish is dry and its mild tannins build slightly, then drift away. The panel suggested that this Zin would be very nice with homemade meatloaf. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: The 2007 Howell Mountain Zinfandel is blended from two vineyards, Slaybaugh Ranch and Black Sears Vineyard, both well above the Morning fog of Napa Valley. D-Cubed Cellars 2007 Howell Mountain Zinfandel has aromas of raspberry, and dark cherries with white pepper and hints of wild mushrooms. This Howell Mountain wine has rich body and medium-full tannins that fill the mouth nicely. There are wonderful flavors of raspberries, porcini mushrooms and cigar box. The wine finishes long and rich with flavors of berries and cedar.

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