2005 Zinfandel from Dry Creek Valley

3 Stars VineSugar

In theory, I should love this wine but I just don't. It's actually infused with chocolate truffles. For me, it's feel like its trying a little too hard. Maybe the diehard chocolate lovers will like this but it feels very one-note. Aromas of black berries, earth spice, herbs and of course, chocolate are very distinct. The flavors start with jammy black fruit then immediately hit you with bittersweet chocolate notes that linger long into a very big, pronounced finish of big, round, mocha tannins, vanilla and loads of vine spice. It's a big wine that pigeon-holed itself rather distinctly. The chocolate fanatics may enjoy this but its a too literal for me.