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WTN: 2013 Brandlin Estate Bald Mountain Zinfandel

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WTN: 2013 Brandlin Estate Bald Mountain Zinfandel

by Brian K Miller » Wed May 11, 2016 10:50 am

Mount Veeder, Napa "Valley".

Continuing in my recent exploration of balanced, even elegant, and certainly drinkable zinfandels: This was a lovely wine. 20% Petit Sirah in the blend. Not a lightweight (14.5%) but not a bruiser, either. Cherry fruit, cherry skins, a touch of smoke from the oak regime. Some nice acidity. A nice mouthfeel for such a young wine. The Alexander Valley Vineyards wine had that black pepper element I enjoy, but this wine had a litheness (love that word) that I found very appealing!
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