What I’m Drinking Tonight
Our hero, having not learned his lesson, continues to search for a good Zin under $10. Tonight’s contestant comes from California, the 2003 Rock River. Price: $9.99.
It has a very nice, deep purpley-red color, which gives me hope. The first few sips were somewhat disappointing, however, as there was a harsh, acidic finish. However, as it sat and opened up in the glass, after some 20 minutes or so, that went away and was replaced by a much nicer, full soft finish with good fruit. There still was just a touch too much acidity for my taste, but this is a decent wine for $10. Sadly, it seems to be a little low on the alcohol content, as they don’t even bother to list it on the bottle (a good Zin should have around 15%). But let it breathe in the glass for a decent amount of time before quaffing!
It will probably rate another bottle or two for further testing here at Netherfield.
Swill Food and Grog | Crusader | 
January 22, 2006 5:34 pm
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Are you drinking already?!
You ain’t seen nothing yet.
May I recommend some Texas labels?
Fall Creek is my absolute favorite, but Messina Hoff is also very good. Llano Estacado is also another good winery.
I highly recommend the chardonney and merlot from Fall Creek, but the Gerwitztrominer from Messina Hoff is ambrosia.
actually that should be spelled
Gewurtztraminer
and yummy stuff it is, sharon. we like to et a few bottles of that, some pate and some nice cheese and a few baguettes. yumyum!
I like fava beans and a nice chianti.
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