Appearance: Bright, deep garnet color core (with a slight transparency from above) moving to a dark pink rim. A slight showing of viscosity on the sides of the glass.
Nose: Pronounced "brambly" ripe cherry fruit with hints of clove, vanilla and bitter-sweet chocolate.
Palate: Dry, medium body with medium to medium(-) fine grained tannins and mouth-watering acidity. A medium(-) intensity of cherry fruit and green herb (clove). No indication of alcohol burn (14.4%).
Finish/Length: A clean finish with a short length, maybe short(+), of clove.
Conclusion: This wine seems to lack depth, finesse, complexity. Struggling with the quality issue for this wine because the level and nature of the tannins and fruit do not seem capable of sustaining this wine for any ageing. Seems to be more a "quaffing" wine. I would have expected more ripe fruit, tannins, and complexity from a Napa Zinfandel. Retail price about US$20.00.
Producer Notes: 2007 Fly by Night Zinfandel - Oakville, Napa Valley (Organic). This marks our ninth relaease and is our third harvest from the new H&H vineyard in Oakville, Napa Valley. The H&H vineyard, like the original Pelissa vineyard in Oakville is a certified organically farmed (CCOF) vineyard. Bottled with Stelvin screw caps, this Zinfandel has bright crisp fruit with a remarkable balance and Cabernet like depth and complexity.
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