2013 Witchery Howell Mountain Zinfandel

Wine: 2013 Witchery Howell Mountain Zinfandel
Estate: Witchery Wines

Location: Howell Mountain AVA, Napa Valley, California

Winemaker: Grant Long Jr
Elevage: 50% new French Oak
Varietal: 92% Zinfandel and 8% Petite Sirah

Decant: One hour.

Location: Drank at home on 2/3/2016

Tasting Note:

Let's start by saying we were very impressed with this wine, and it is said to think that this is the only vintage Witchery will be making. The wine was insanely dark, almost black. Love the complexity that this nose carries. Starting off with baking spices and cinnamon, coupled with some sweet dark berry jam and finishing off with some mesquite smoked and maple wood. Moderate plus tannins (7/10), with a moderate body. Great structure and weight to the body. This does not finish like a typical Zinfandel, it starts off jammy on the palate and goes slightly savory before going dry in the moderate plus finish.  and goes dry in the finish. and moderate plus finish. Very happy that we have two more of these!

Dates: Now till 2022

Rating: 92

Price: $$ - $55.00

2013 Ledge Vineyards Zinfandel Dante Dusi Ranch Vineyard

Wine: 2013 Ledge Vineyards Zinfandel Dante Dusi Ranch Vineyard
Estate: Ledge Vineyards

Vineyards: Dante Dusi Ranch Vineyard

Location: Templeton Gap AVA, Paso Robles, California

Winemaker: Mark Adams
Varietal: 100% Zinfandel

Decant: Had been open for forty-five minutes prior to us arriving.

Location: The Vineyard in McLean - Ledge Vineyards Tasting on 11/18/2015.

Tasting Note:
Color: Light ruby red, lighter than I expected for a young zinfandel.
Nose/Smell: Who doesn't love flowers? This wine loves flowers! Complete onslaught of violets and lavender.
Palate/Taste: Slow attack as it starts in the palate. Then very thick at the end as it reaches the finish. Slightly meaty too. Moderate plus tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied with a long lingering finish.
Opinion: Honestly would have never guessed that this was a zinfandel. My favorite of the night and definitely interested in trying this again one day. Delicious zinfandel and I honestly have not had much luck with them in the past. Very enjoyable wine out of Paso Robles. Again here is another a great wine that needs at a couple years to fully integrate and could cellar for close to six or so.
Dates: Now till 2021
Rating: 92

Price: $$ - $43.99