2013 Lagier Meredith Tribidrag

http://www.lagiermeredith.com/wines/det ... -tribidrag

Rick at Groezinger's has a new toy (one of those needle-piercing-the-cork devices), so we were able to taste several wines on Saturday!

I really enjoyed the 2010 White Rock Laueate Bordeaux blend (right up my alley in earthiness and savory quality), but the wine that really stood out just for its uniqueness and the "story" was the Lagier Meredith Tribridag. This is in homage to the original Croatian source of Zinfandel. Bright red berry fruit, polished tannins, a hint of acidity, and this amazing palate cleansing, delicious hit of white pepper. A delicious, delicious wine. A more extensive tasting note when I actually drink the bottle with a meal!

..... but the wine that really stood out just for its uniqueness and the "story" was the Lagier Meredith Tribridag. This is in homage to the original Croatian source of Zinfandel. Bright red berry fruit, polished tannins, a hint of acidity, and this amazing palate cleansing, delicious hit of white pepper. A delicious, delicious wine. A more extensive tasting note when I actually drink the bottle with a meal!

OK, Brian.....you did scoop me on this one....mine's on the way.

Their Tribidrag is a very exotic red wine in the L-M style....and still speaks of Zinfandel...very good Zinfandel.
Tom

[David M. Bueker]

Got you guys beat by a couple of years...

2011 Lagier Meredith Zinfandel Tribidrag - USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder (10/5/2013)
This is a very interesting wine. It has the ripeness and richness I expect, but it's more in the herbaceous/floral/spicy mode than sweetly ripe fruit. There's plenty of dark berry fruit, but it's totally dry - none of that impression of sugar that tribidrag/zin wines normally have. Very good depth on the mid-palate, and a lovely, dry berry/cedary finish.