Attributes:
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| Producer: |
Jessie's Grove
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| Region: |
Lodi, United States
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| Varietal: |
Zinfandel
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| Bottle Size: |
750 ML
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2001: WineSpectator Rating: 87
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| Complexity: |
rich
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| Flavors: |
black pepper, blackberry, licorice, plum, spice
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2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
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| Complexity: |
deep
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2001: CGCW Rating: 84
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| Acidity: |
bracing acids
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| Body: |
full-bodied
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| Flavors: |
black cherry, plum, toasty oak
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| Fruit: |
ripe
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2000: WineSpectator Rating: 85
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| Acidity: |
tart
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| Flavors: |
black currant, dried berry, vanilla
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2000: CGCW Rating: 86
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| Fruit: |
concentrated
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Food Matches:
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| Cheese:
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Aged Cheddar, Feta, Goat Cheese, Smoked Gouda, Soft Pungent Cheese |
| Fruits & Nuts:
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Citrus Fruits |
| Herbs & Spices:
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Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Bay Leaf, Cinnamon, Clove, Mint, Oregano, Pepper (black, white, green) |
| Pasta & Grains:
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Lasagna, Pasta with Peppery Mushroom Sauce |
| Poultry & Eggs:
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Coq Au Vin, Game Birds, Herb Marinated Chicken, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey, Spicy Chicken Dishes |
| Red Meat:
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Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Game, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Hamburgers, Lamb Stew, Minestrone, Sausage, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison |
| Sauces:
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Red Wine Sauce |
| Spicy Food:
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Beef Stir Fry |
| Vegetables:
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Lentils, Tomato |
One of California’s oldest varietals, this grape actually hails from Croatia. Red Zinfandel makes rich dark wines that are high in alcohol and medium to high in tannin. The can have a blackberry or raspberry aroma, a spicy character and even a jammy flavor. Some Zinfandels are relatively light-bodied and meant to be enjoyed young, while others benefit from aging.
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