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Sausal 2009 Century Vines Zinfandel (Alexander Valley)

Price: $40
Designation: Century Vines
Varietal: Zinfandel
Appellation: Alexander Valley, Sonoma, California, US
Winery: Sausal
Alcohol: 14.5%
Production: 500 cases
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Category: Red
In Magazine: 6/1/2012

Expert Reviews

The 2009 vintage was successful for Sausal’s three new Zinfandels, and this intense, concentrated bottling shows how the cool weather managed to ripen the grapes, yet keep alcohol levels moderate. It’s a big, powerful wine, packed with wild berry, cola, licorice, spice and sandalwood flavors that have a tang of the earth.

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