Meadowhawk Cellars . California. Old Vines Zinfandel 2014. Contra Costa £7.99

ALDI - Meadowhawk Cellars - Zinfandel 2014 - £7.99

I've come a long way from my embryonic years at Edinburgh's Oddbins.  I remember at the interview I said that my favourite wine was a spicy Australian Shiraz.  My taste has definitely diversified since then.  At Aldi today I was drawn to this Californian Zinfandel.  Now folks, don't be put off.  This isn't a White Zinfandel, this is a spicy, sassy, berry full red wine.

Zinfandel, sneered at by wine buffs! We rarely find good Californian wines in supermarkets in this country.  That's a shame as Californian wines are some of the best the world has to offer (if you haven't seen the film *Bottleshock* you need to!) This offering from Aldi isn't amazing, but it's decent at £7.99.  I'm thinking this would be a really great accompaniment to pork dishes.  Spicy and fruity but not too heavy.  Bursting with berry intensity, and yet beautifully savory.  I will certainly be buying another bottle before it runs out!

8/10

Appearance

Clarity:- Clear
Intensity:- Medium
Colour:- Ruby

Nose

Condition:- Clean
Intensity:- Medium
Aroma Characteristics:- Savory, oak, fruits

Palate:-

Sweetness:- Dry
Acidity:- Low/Medium
Tannin:- Medium Soft
Body:- Medium
Flavour:- Spice, oak, dark berries.
Finish:- Medium

Quality:- Good!