Kenwood 2002
Zinfandel $21.99
Jack London Vineyard, Sonoma
4.5 stars
This Zin is awesome. The color is a tomato/brick red color, with a significant robe (indicating age). Dry Raspberry and dried strawberry along with aromas of coffee and cinnamon were evident on the nose. The wine actually carries a lot more in flavor and body on the nose than it does when consumed. This light-to medium bodied wine has a flavor profile that includes tobacco, dark chocolate and hints of cigar smoke. It's relatively complex, and pairs well with spicy meats or a bold marinara based pasta.
We paired this zinfandel with a supreme, chicago-style dense pizza. The zin paired well with our spicy sausage, pepper, mushroom, onion entree. If you enjoy zinfandel at all, I'd highly recommend trying this wine.
