2005 Ballentine "Block 11, Pocai Vineyard" Napa Valley Estate Zinfandel

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... more

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  • 2005

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  • 100

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  • 16.5 %

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