Reviews & Ratings

2008 Four Vines Zinfandel "The Sophisticate"

Winery: Four Vines

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "The Sophisticate"

Wine Category: Zinfandel

Grape blend: 98% Zinfandel & 2% Petite Sirah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma County

State or country: CA

Price: $25

Cases produced: 1,778

KWG Score: 90.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: March 11, 2011

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Zinfandel from Four Vines opens with an oak influenced boysenberry bouquet with hints of cherry-vanilla and coffee. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, well balanced, and smooth. The flavor profile is a tasty ripe black raspberry and cherry blend with notes of oak, chocolate, and black pepper. The finish is dry and its moderate fine tannins are nicely prolonged. The panel suggested pairing this gem with braised barbecue short ribs. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Our Sonoma Zin was kissed with a touch of Petite Sirah and aged in small French and American oak barrels for 14 months. 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

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