Happy Sunday! It was rainy and dreary today, so that means catching up on work and doing laundry! At least there is still wine, and tonight's selection, which I bought from Wines Till Sold Out, combines two of my favorite things, wine and trains! Trestle Glen Vineyards name and label pay homage to the Sonoma Valley Railway that ran between Sonoma Town and the village of Glen Ellen between 1882 and 1907. The 2019 Trestle Glen Vineyards Sonoma Valley Zinfandel is a classic example of the varietal with the accompanying high alcohol (in this case 15.3% ABV). So, let's see how this one tastes!
The wine is a deep ruby in the glass, somewhat lighter than you might expect from a classic jammy Zinfandel. The note presents aromas of blueberry, plum with undertones of nutmeg, cedar and peppery spice. Take a sip and you're greeted with a rush of jammy fruit that is intertwined with some earthy notes of cedar, tar and basalt before transitioning to some white pepper spice notes midpalate. The tannins are soft, allowing for the acidity in the wine to bite a bit at the smooth dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's a pleasant drinking Zindandel that would be ideal for casual dinners, especially at the price of just $17! This wine would pair well with everything from barbecue to tacos, pizza to steak. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a special steak fajita dinner. This weekend I had the chance to buy a nice round steak at my local market that was harvested from our recent 4H county fair, so truly farm to table! I grilled the steak with some spices then added sautéed onions and hatch chiles and topped them with all the accoutrements! Cheers!
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