June 8, 2012 – Wine: 2006 Elyse Korte Ranch Zinfandel

I bought a case of this wine on sale at the winery back in 2008 and split it with my sister.  I quickly drank through the first five half bottles, putting up with the tannins to get at that delicious fruit.  Through much discipline I was able to hold onto one last half bottle until tonight.  What a worthwhile endeavor that turned out to be.  This wine has developed both a richness and an elegance that are held in balance.  Unlike some elegant Zinfandels, this wine has tremendous depth to it.  The tannins are only starting to soften, suggesting that this wine would have gone on another three to five years (though my patience would not).  In addition to its lovely nose, this wine offers up flavors of black cherry, black licorice, intense minerals, black currants, and note of dark chocolate.  The real treat is to pair this wine with some rich chocolate, which allows the fruit flavors in the wine to sing.



2006 Elyse Korte Ranch Zinfandel