1999 Burnley Zinfandel, Virginia

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Sent to me by a well-meaning board denizen, so I feel obligated to post a note. Unfortunately I cannot post a positive one.

The wine has a pleasant enough nose, a smoky berry aroma. On the palate you notice three problems right off -- residual sugar, too much wood and bitter tannins. Unusual acidity, a bit of spritz (unfinished MLF?) and totally disjointed. FWIW, the wine had a nice berry and black tea aftertaste.

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