From the Cellar
Domaine de L'Arjolle 2011 Zinfandel de l'Arjolle (France)
12 Jan 2015- Details
- Category: Uncorked Tonight
(November 9, 2014) ... A Zinfandel in France? Talk about an American in Paris ... This grapes seems almost out of place here, as if it lost its way on the way from Italy to the New World. Actually the story is a little less mysterious, but just as intriguing. The owner of this winery fell in love with Zinfandel during a trip to the US and decided to bring some back and try his hand at making wine from it in French soil. The result is Zinfandel with a French flair for balance. A smoky character kicks things off then delivers up dark plum, black cherry, cassis, white pepper, and tobacco. This really is a full bodied wine with a dark chocolate finish and long luxurious linger. Didn't think it would be as delicious as it was, but those French can still make great wine even when using the quintessential American grape. It's about time the roles were reversed.
