3 - 2012 Woot Cellars Pinkie Swear Rosé Wine, Sonoma County 750ml
3 - 2013 Woot Cellars Vinitwo del Finito Late Harvest Zinfandel, Alexander Valley, 375ml
2012 Woot Cellars Pinkie Swear Rosé Wine, Sonoma County
Meeker Vineyard combines a medley of varietals sourced from the Sonoma Valley led by Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel to arrive at an approachable, dry, red fruit centric food friendly wine.
The nose is bright with cran-raspberry and ripe nectarines. There are overtones of sweet floral notes like honeysuckle and orange blossom with a very light touch of pepperiness. The color is a bright orange-magenta.
On the palate the wine sings with tart cherry limeade fruit character and a round, fleshy apricot mouthfeel and finish. There is a light minerality to the mid-palate with a touch of pepper and spice, which leads to a bright finish with a touch of grape tannin and an excellent balance of acidity and roundness.
2013 Woot Cellars Vinitwo del Finito Late Harvest Zinfandel, Alexander Valley
Nose of blackberry jam and candied figs with nutmeg and clove. Palate is broad with brandied cherry and cobbler, leather and cassis. Overall structure is big, magnified by the alcohol and driven by grape tannin and sweet Zinfandel character. This wine is loud and focused, but with a rough fringe of brambly character that sets northern Sonoma County Zinfandel apart. Tannin structure is deep and complex and a testament to the heritage of Alexander Valley's ability to build big-structure wines. Should lay down for 5-10 no problem. Tempted to say longer.