On the elegant and balanced side of zinfandel from premier cru Howell Mountain Zin vineyard! Made by Rick of Groezinger's Wines at the south end of Yountville (a great wine shop, by the way, and Rick is a great guy!).
Definitely showed some berry zin fruit, which opened up further over the evening, becoming more classically zinn-ish. Yet the wine remained on the elegant side, and it complemented pork very well! Some earthy notes, high toned and polished fruit. Very enjoyable, almost brisk, acidity (especially for a warm year zin).
A very, very nice zin! Kudos to Rick!