As a broke-ass boozehound, I rarely spend more than $15 on a bottle of wine. I had a rough day today, and decided to open one of the more expensive bottles I own. I bought the 2011 Zinfandel from Seghesio Vineyards (Sonoma) on the recommendation of a Blackstone Vineyards rep at work. He told me that "Blackstone is kind of a... cheap producer," in a voice full of honesty, and since he was honest about the quality of the wine he represented, I asked him which Sonoma wines he liked (telling him about my upcoming Napa/Sonoma honeymoon trip in June). He told me the one vineyard I had to go to in Sonoma is Seghesio, and after drinking this Zin, I believe him.
The bottle was $25 at Whole Foods, and it is probably one of the best values on a $20+ priced wines I've had. Slightly sweet lemony beginning, BIG fruity and dark juicy berries middle, lush acidity and just the right amount of dryness from tannins at the finish. Medium to full bodied. Tonight I am drinking it with a steak and mushroom wild rice pilaf dinner. Perfect with the savory flavors of the meal. So, my dear boozehounds, when you have a few extra shekels to spend on wine, you will not be wasting them on this wonderful Zinfadel.
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