Oeno Speaks
Columbia Crest Starry Night Winery 2004 Lodi Zinfandel
by Vicki Reich, Beer & Wine Buyer, from the December 2006 Newsletter
I try not to buy wine based on the label. There are certainly great wines out there with gorgeous labels but there are also very marginal wines that try to make up for it with eye-catching designs. Every once in a while I fall prey to stunning artwork or a cute and catchy name. This month I picked up a wine because the label made me think about the winter and the holidays coming up. Starry Night Winery 2004 Lodi Zinfandel has a beautiful night sky on its label and I thought a Zinfandel would be a great wine to match with foods that are traditional this time of year. I was not misled.
Starry Night Zinfandel is not a “big Zin.” It is medium bodied and is a beautiful deep red color. Sweet berries are the prevalent aroma. It tastes of wild berries and ripe cherries with light tannins and a hint of pepper.
This Zin keeps going with a nice long finish. It would be wonderful paired with a leg of lamb or roast tenderloin. I broke out some Scharffen Berger bittersweet chocolate to see if my hunch that it would pair well with chocolate was correct. I was not mistaken.|
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