Tasting Kuleto Estate Zinfandel 2006
By Marisa D'Vari | October 3rd, 2009 | Category: Wine reviews | No Comments »
... Zinfandel is California's 'signature' grape. Why? Possibly because this is where the Zinfandel grape finds its truest expression.
If you are new to the world of wine, it may be difficult to understand why 'terroir' - the speciffic weather and soil of a vineyard - is so important. The vines for this Zinfandel are grown on a mountain vineyard above Lake Hennessey on very steep hillsides and mountain soils. The lake provides the semblance of a 'maritime' environment while the mountain soils allow for more sunlight (depending on its aspect), drainage, and minerals.
This is a well-made Zinfandel with searing acidity, blue fruits (blueberries) and black fruits (skin of a ripe fig, skin of a ripe plum) that render it a fantastic food wine to pair with succulent, rich meats such as rare charred steak, pork, and for fish lovers, grilled salmon accompanied with roasted vegetables and roasted, salted new potatoes.
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