2003 Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel

[hotwine]

With the first beef stew of winter. Blast of zinberry on the nose and tongue-tip, more ripe fruit on the palate.... but lacking the complexity of the '02 that earned the WS92, and a disappointing finish. Suspect it will still get the Speculator's attention enough for a 90, but don't think it deserves that at this stage.... maybe with a year's bottle age, but maybe not. Pleasant enough, just not a bell-ringer.

[winoweenie]

Seems that the consensus of opinion is the 02 vintage is a killer and the 03 very iffy. All the juice we had from barrel seemed to indicate this.WW

[wondersofwine]

Thanks for the note. If they still have the 2002 in Charlotte I may snag a few bottles this weekend (I'm going to the Panthers-Arizona Cardinals game). I've really enjoyed the 2002.

[hotwine]

As predicted last Nov, the Speculator has given the '03 a 90; info is useful only in calibrating one's tastebuds.

[hotwine]

An additional note on this puppy.... LW let her last glass languish for a couple of hours after dinner, then decided she didn't want to finish it. Of course, I had to do the honors. Big surprise! Aeration had allowed it to morph into a totally different wine with a flavor profile much closer to the '02 vintage. Definitely worth remembering the next time I pull that one ... decant, decant.

[Glass_A_Day]

I agree. I open and pour these about two hours before dinner. Big diff.

[TheEngineer]

Thanks, I'll go look for another bottle to give this a second...third chance.