elements Zinfandel (Sonoma County) 2013

Artesa Winery Elements Zinfandel, Sonoma County | prices, stores ...

Slightly bricked plum and garnet hue with aromas of too much alcohol, skewing the fruit that is there. Rustic, crushed, dried black berries, with a fresher fruit scent above the rim.

Palate--Baked dark berry pie as first impression, on a juicy foundation with a robust beam of intense and thickish fruit cream with an underlying blueberry note.

I grabbed this today at a State liquor store that I frequent when I am out of town. It was $8 from a list price of $24 on what the store calls their "Outlet Buster Buys." Occasionally their ridiculously low prices are due to a wine being very close to it's perceived "end of life" but still enjoyable. Others are just unreal bargains. This one made a three hour trip home being jostled around which really can effect a wine. On top of this it is much too warm when I poured it.

I only bought three bottles which I may regret but for now the jury may be out. *I will review another in a few days when it has come to a better temp in my cellar and has relaxed. Right now I am optimistic that it's a keeper!

*I am finishing the bottle reviewed here 24 hours later. A better temp. but not thrilled with the bouquet at this point. Still tastes decent but not impressive. I will review the next bottle I open as I do ofdten times with a new wine to me.

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