Dark Star
Dark Star Zinfandel
Red wine
3.8
Expert Rating
4.1
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Dark Star Zinfandel is a premium wine produced by Dark Star Cellars, a renowned winery located in Paso Robles, California. This wine is made from high-quality Zinfandel grapes grown in the winery's estate vineyards, which are known for their unique terroir and ideal growing conditions. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in American oak barrels to enhance the wine's complexity and depth. The resulting wine is a rich and full-bodied Zinfandel with intense flavors of dark fruit, spice, and a hint of vanilla. Dark Star Zinfandel is a perfect choice for those who appreciate bold and flavorful wines with a touch of elegance.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Dark Star Zinfandel is a bold and robust red wine with a deep, dark red hue.On the nose, this wine features aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, and cherries, with subtle hints of black pepper and spice. On the palate, this medium to full-bodied Zinfandel offers intense flavors of ripe berries, plums, and cherries, with notes of spice, licorice, and a hint of vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with a pleasant tannic structure. Overall, this Zinfandel is an excellent example of a classic California red wine. Enjoy with grilled meats, cheese, and dark chocolate desserts.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2027
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Velvety
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Zinfandel
Petite Sirah
ORIGINS
Winery: Dark Star
Region: Central Coast California
The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States.
The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.CUSTOMER RATING
4.1
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