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Tres Sabores Napa Zinfandel 2013

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Dried cherry hue with some age showing at the rim with aromas of spicy cherry, cocoa, brioche, and slight blueberry bouquet above the rim.

Palate--Unduly tart, puckery tannins, tart pie cherry flavor, and a lip smacking finish with a hint of cocoa on the end.

This is an odd Zin with uncharacteristic bouquet and palate as well.  If I didn't know better I would be more inclined to think this was a grenache and not a very well made one at that. 

I paid $21 for this unknown to me Zin and for the price I expected a lot more out of it than what I got.  Given its age, it should be at its prime.  I was close to considering taking this back to the store but since I got it with a gift card, I figure I'll bear with it. Not a pleasant wine, not corked, and not over the hill, just awkward. The Wine Enthusiast gave this a 94 out of 100 which is insane for the wine I am drinking which makes me think this is flawed.  But honestly, with 40 years of wine experience and being a Zinfandel aficionado to boot I can't go there.  It's just not a good Zin so beware.

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