Reviews & Ratings

2007 Four Vines Zinfandel "The Sophisticate"

Winery: Four Vines

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "The Sophisticate"

Wine Category: Zinfandel

Grape blend: 98% Zinfandel & 2% Petite Sirah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $25

Cases produced: 1,124

KWG Score: 91.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: March 4, 2010

Wine Review: This Zin from Four Vines finished in second place in our Big Blind Zin tasting. It is very dark ruby colored and opens with a mild raspberry bouquet with a hint of cranberry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, well balanced, smooth and silky. The flavor profile is a very tasty boysenberry hint of black cherry and vanilla. There is also a touch of oak and a dash of black pepper on the back palate. The finish is dry and moderate tannins are slightly prolonged. The panel would pair this Zin with filet mignon or sesame crusted tuna. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Our 2007 Sonoma Zin is from the beautiful Somers Vineyard in Dry Creek Valley and the 85-year old Old Crow Vineyard in Russian River Valley. The wine was kissed with a touch of Petite Sirah. The result is a well-dressed, ruckus country brawler of surprising style and grace. Nicknamed "The Sophisticate" because it expresses the elegant side of Zinfandel, this wine has a sexy nose with velvet vanilla oak tones, followed by rich, spicy berry fruit and a hint of cedar. Big flavors, yet refined and stylish. The James Bond of Zinfandel... he will seduce you. - Christian Tietje Winemaker, ZinBitch

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