Angry Bunch Zinfandel (Lodi) 2016

Angry Bunch Zinfandel 2016 | Wine Info

Black cherry hue with aromas of black pepper, savory spices, chocolate on the edge, burnt wood.

Palate--Loaded with easy drinking fruit, there is a lot to like in this $6 Zin I grabbed at an out of state liquor store. Front palate says, drink more now, with fruit forward, and loads of savory spices, sweet tannins, and a finish of *sweet tasty dark fruit.

Lodi doesn't tend to put out complex Zins but of late they sure have been putting out some tasty Zins worth your attention. I paid $6 for this wine ($18 reference price) on a NH State Store "Power buy" and it is quite pleasant especially at the price. If you grill anything on a charcoal grill this will pair greatly with it no matter what it is!

If they happen to have more lying around the next time I get down there I will have to grab more. So, raise a glass!

*In this case "sweet" does not mean SWEET as in sugary but as in super fruity...

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