Blackberry jam and brambly fruits along with cranberry, pepper and
vanilla first hit the nose. A classic big bodied Zinfandel, this wine
intertwines big red fruits with dried cranberries and baking spices to
make a complex wine with layers of interest. The body is full and
silky, all the while engaging the senses and re-inforcing the
blackberry and raspberry intensity in the wine. The finish lingers on
for a while reminiscent of an elegant cherr...
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2005 Ballentine "Block 11, Pocai Vineyard" Napa Valley Estate Zinfandel
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- 2005
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- 16.5 %
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