As I wrote in a recent post, I was a big fan of Seghesio Zins in the late 80s and early 90s — but then they fell off my radar for a while. I recently had a bottle of the Seghesio Omaggio 2004 that I really enjoyed — and said it was probably time to have one of their Zinfandels in the near future. I read that Seghesio thought the 07 was the best Sonoma Zinfandel to date and The Wine Spectator scored it 93 points, so I decided now was the time.
Raspberry, smokey dark fruits and violets with twizzler and spiced, dark fruit compote on the nose. On the palate, black cherry and raspberry with toasted oak, licorice and black pepper. Well balanced with ample, but soft tannins. I would put this down for 2-3 years, but expect this to be a great expression of California Zinfandel and an excellent value at $17 a bottle. 15.5% alcohol — yet well integrated, lots of nice fruit. Actually, it is more elegant than fruit forward, though a bit too much oak, but assume it will soften with some time.
I purchased this at wine.com — and while I do not frequent their site, it is interesting to note that they are doing some interesting things in terms of pricing. I think the Seghesio lists for about $23+ on wine.com, but search for it on wine-searcher.com and click on wine.com and the price is reduced to about $17. They also are offering shipping for a penny on orders over $95. Both are considered coupons when checking out and you can only use one coupon per purchase, but still makes for a very good deal.
This is a lot of wine for $17 a bottle. Recommended for anyone that loves a great value and Zinfandel.
Update November 11, 2008
The 2007 Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel was just awarded the number 10 spot on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2008.
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when i saw the seghesio 2007 was awarded the #10 wine on the W.S top 100 list I ordered a case. I wish didnt, not that its bad, but its way too oakey, sweet, and hot with alcohol. It reminds me of Silver Oak which I think is the most overated wine on the planet.
Jim:
Sorry, you didn’t like it. I will buy the rest of your case from you for what you paid.
Len Dorr
lenjdorr@hotmail.com
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