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Sunday, December 23, 2012

Camus Vineyard Zinfandel 2009, Napa Valley, California, USA


 
This wine is mostly Zinfandel with a small amount of Petit Sirah, the wine lots were aged separately in a combination of French barrels over 70% of then seasoned rather than new, and finally alcohol comes in at 15.2%.
Wow what exquisite aromatics on this Zin with aromas of wild berries, blackberry jam, white pepper, cedar, savoury and vanilla notes. On the mouthfeel, full bodied, very rich and sensuous with good acidity and fleshy tannins. This wine’s finish is very long, slightly warm with a solid core of ripe fruit, spicy and sweet oak flavours. Lovers of Zinfandel are unlikely to be disappointed with this one; it has everything that people are looking for in a Zin. Lots of fruit and flavours? You bet. Low tannins? Yes. Big alcohol? Yes With all that, it still manages to be well balanced. Love the fruity and savoury personality of this Zinfandel, strongly recommended. Score 91 point.
Purchased October 15, 2012 at the SAQ (282459) AT $40.25

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