Atrea Old Soul Red 2006, Mendocino County
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The blending of zinfandel with Rhone varieties is a great idea for California – I would like to see more of it...
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Medium+ ruby to garnet in colour with medium+ intensity on the nose.
Positives: Violets, spruce, raisins, dates, bacon, red peppers, hickory, raspberry, milk chocolate & a forest in autumn with the leaves changing to their beautiful fall colours. As you can see I just love the nose. And now for the taste: like the nose but also blueberry pie. The wine is complex with medium tannins, good acidity, medium length & body. The high alcohol is well integrated.
Negatives: I detected a slight wateriness on the finish, which shortened the length.
Interesting Things:
If you ever had The Prisoner (highly recommended, but not sold in Ontario), this is the lighter version of it.
Best with a Zinfandel glass.
What caught my eye when I first saw this wine is the classy label & The Old Soul Red. It all reminds me of my wife so I had to get it. I wasn't disappointed & I hope you won't be either.
Drink now on its own or with a grilled tenderloin steak.
Tasted: 4 Nov 11.
Best Buy.
Score: 9+/10, Value: 9.5+/10. Total: 19/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4.5
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Bold, excellent flavour but needs more time in the cellar. Also, cork had wine diamonds!