Parasphere Zinfandel (Sonoma) 2017

2017 Parasphere Zinfandel Limited Reserve, USA, California, Sonoma County - CellarTracker

Intense garnet/cranberry jelly hue (more deep purple after opening) with aromas on opening of sweet blackberry jam above the rim, with spicy zest at the rim and a lovely gentle milk chocolate presence at the rim more like chocolate covered cherries. An over abundance of alcohol due to the wine being too warm is obscuring what is there. I will refrigerate for a bit and come back to this.

Boom! Alcohol out of the way and more beautiful bouquet emerges. Amazing spruce notes at the rim, with a touch of Twizzlers cherry licorice! :)

Palate--A burst of rose petals out of the gate, then a bunch of heat--ouch!--due to the immaturity of this wine. With a slight chill, the heat is toned down. It isn't quite the heft that the 2014 had but let's get a grip; this Sonoma Zin at Trader Joes was $8. WHAT? Yeah, and now it's gone--I believe. If you happen to find it your local TJ's, snag it and enjoy raising several glasses! (Special thanks to my wine courier MB!)

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