Sunday, April 21, 2013

Tasting- Beliveau Estate Rainbow


Name:  Rainbow, American Zinfandel
Varietal:  100% Zinfandel
Region:  SW Virginia
Country:  USA
Year:  2011
Price:  $24

Shop Critic:  Full-bodied with the peppery overtones that Zins are known for.  Enjoy this spicy Red Zinfandel with beef or blue cheese!

My Review:  The nose was lighter and fruitier than other Zinfandels I've tried.  It was very spicy on my palate with lots of black pepper over raspberries.  I really enjoyed this wine more than some of the other zinfandels they offered.  16.1% alcohol and you wouldn't even know.  I think the spice really covered up the alcohol well.  

I drank this wine on its own with no food pairings.

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