Browsing in Trader Joe's wine section recently, my eye was grabbed by the name Peachy Canyon. It was familiar to me, because it was one of the first wineries I visited on my first trip to Paso Robles quite some time ago. I thought I'd grab a bottle and see how it tastes today.
This Paso Robles Zinfandel is a 96/4% blend with Petite Sirah. It has a beautiful deep ruby hue and a nose of jammy blackberries and cherries, with cedar and spice. On the second night it was open it was showing some tar, which I didn't notice when it was first uncorked.
The palate tastes of black cherry with a licorice note that lingers into the rather lengthy finish. The mouthfeel is full, with smooth tannins and a nice minerality. It's not a particularly big or brawny wine. At only 13.9% abv, the alcohol is really restrained.
This Paso Robles Zinfandel is a 96/4% blend with Petite Sirah. It has a beautiful deep ruby hue and a nose of jammy blackberries and cherries, with cedar and spice. On the second night it was open it was showing some tar, which I didn't notice when it was first uncorked.
The palate tastes of black cherry with a licorice note that lingers into the rather lengthy finish. The mouthfeel is full, with smooth tannins and a nice minerality. It's not a particularly big or brawny wine. At only 13.9% abv, the alcohol is really restrained.
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