Banknote Wine Co. Zinfandel 2011
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Banknote Wine Co.
Fanciful Name: Counterfeit
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2011
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Sonoma County
Retail Price: $25
Tasting Notes: Not only was I impressed by the flavor, I was also impressed by the packaging. The winemaker, Pete Nixon was a graphic designer by trade. The “Counterfeit” Zinfandel is unique in its packaging but classic when it comes to all the flavors you expect: big, juicy and jammy. After the hand harvest, the grapes go through full malolactic fermentation and are aged for 13 months in French oak. It opens with a touch of vanilla on the nose due to that French oak and big blackberry pepper jam. The palate has some toasty notes and a soft silky black pepper finish. This is a wine that doesn’t need a food pairing, just a big glass and some great conversation.
