I love Zinfandel. The big jammy fruit followed by that black pepper finish makes Turkey dinner seem decadent.

St. Francis Old Vines Zinfandel 2005 happens to be one of my bigger standby wines. And by bigger I mean there is nothing subtle about this wine. I live beautifully balanced French wines with their delicate terrior and complex smells, but sometimes I just need to satisfy my California, New World big bang wine and Zinfandel fits the bill every time.

St. Francis Old Vines Zinfanfel 2005  This distinctive wine, clearly in the "old style," is remarkable in its intensity. The nearly pungent aromas of brambleberries, chocolate and rose petals unfold on a palate of opulently rich and seductive fruit flavors characterized by great concentration and depth, with an alcohol level not immediately evident beneath the fruit density. The distinct spice and oak notes carry into the finish, which is nearly endless.

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