Peachy Canyon Zinfandel 2017 Lodi

Peachy Canyon - Zinfandel Lodi 2017 - Passion Vines

Black cherry hue with aromas of dense spiced dark fruit reduced for a sauce. Sweet berry with sage and pungent fresh cut hard wood.

Palate--Minerally front, with a somewhat "dumb" or clunky middle but with lots of good "Zinny" fruit through out. Finishes a bit fast.

Okay full disclosure--I had this breathing in my glass on the counter in what is probably an 86 degree kitchen. The wine was too warm to review appropriately. I will leave this up but will revisit it another time when I have controlled the temperature more closely.

On a different note--I am fan of Peachy Canyon Zin as they have produced a rather decent $10 bottle of Zin over the years. The new label on this one is a nice step up from the previous one which wasn't at all bad itself. I can't say I have ever bought a wine because of its label but I can say I have avoided wines because of their label. So, well done PC!

At around $8 I think I can safely say, "Raise a glass!"

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