01 Bonny Doon Ca' del Solo Big House Red California

[newsguy]

($9.99) blend of more than a dozen red varietals, including zinfandel, syrah, cab franc, petite sirah and grenache. dark purplish/red in color. strong, deep nose of white pepper, raspberry and cherry. tastes of same, with the berries/cherry in the lead, then giving way to the white pepper, with a lavender note coming in during the solid finish, where some tannins check in. this wine is medium in weight, with an almost elegant mouthfeel. has much more to offer than you have the right to expect at this price. i'd drink it over the next 3-4 years. 88/90.

[This message has been edited by newsguy (edited 04-25-2003).]