From the Cellar
Canyon Oaks 2007 Zinfandel (California)
12 Feb 2015- Details
- Category: Uncorked Tonight
(December 18, 2014) ... As a Zinfandel fan I take any opportunity to open a bottle, I don't often need an excuse ... But tonight with a rack of ribs on order I went looking for something to pair it with and found this '07 Canyon Oak number. Nose was big on simplicity with its raspberry and vanilla; palate showed more complexity with cassis, black raspberry, smoked-cola (an odd descriptor but it seemed to fit), vanilla, and rich plum. The finish and linger had a smoky-dried-plum note. I found this to be a very drink-now type of Zin as it has reached its "time" ... the rest of the bottles I have stored in my cellar will be consumed with a few summer BBQs.
