Peachy Canyon Incredible Red 2008
Central Coast Zinfandel
Peachy Canyon Winery
Paso Robles, California, USA
13.9% abv
$24.00 Restaurant Price
Appearance: rich purple body
Aroma: dark berries, cherry, on the light-moderate side, nothing special
Flavors: when I had this at the restaurant I thought it tasted like a Syrah and not a Zin. With notes of mild blackberry, mulberry, tobacco, and light earthy tone. Tasted like a cheap 9 or 10 dollar bottle.
Later, when I was at home I thought the Zinfandel started to show up. I’ll have to look this one up. I’ll bet it is a blend which, that’s what I thought it would be. The notes seemed like the cherry was coming through and the dark berry followed the dark cherry; along with a little herb and spice dancing around. There is a slight creamy dark chocolate (50% like). It just seems to lack a little character. A bit thin at times.
The second day: I think it tastes better today. The body is a little firmer with some structure to it. Yesterday, I thought is seemed a little light and a little thin at times. The flavors are working together today. I still get the black cherry and a bit of dark berry, there is a touch or raspberry, the earthy note is moderate at best, and along the way an oaky note developed but, it is just a hint of oak. Oh yeah, the slight creamy dark chocolate note is still swirling around. I am not picking up any spice. The mouthfeel is pleasingly smooth with a decent aftertaste of dark cherry, berry, and a semi-creamy feel.
To the Point: Not bad, good for a bottle that should retail around $10 a bottle. If, you are looking for an everyday wine or if you have a group of people over this might work for you. Make sure to decant and let stand for 45 minutes before severing.
Just looked it up: Blend of 82% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah, and 8% Syrah.
