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Alexander Valley Vineyards Redemption Zinfandel 2013 Wine Review

Alexander Valley Vineyards Redemption Zinfandel 2013

Alexander Valley Vineyards Redemption Zinfandel 2013

Dry Creek Valley, California, United States

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $26.95

Drink: 2016-2021

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.8%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Alexander Valley Vineyards

Agent: The Small Winemakers Collection

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Gorgeous aromas of smoky brambleberry and briar patch, cedar brush and feral forest scents. These grapes are picked and vinified in small lots and aged 14 months in oak barrels. Complex and well-structured. Not jammy. Long finish. Classic and agable. Pair with filet mignon.

Zinfandel food pairings: big bold flavors, try a pepper crusted steak.

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This Alexander Valley Vineyards Redemption Zinfandel 2013 was reviewed on October 23, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 709923
  • $14.65 
  • Check Stock
  • AGLC
  • 722021

Reviews and Ratings

The 2013 growing season was almost identical to 2012. The year began with another dry winter and spring, then throughout the summer we experienced a warm growing season with abundant sunshine and even growing temperatures. Our grapes ripened evenly and proceeded at a fairly quick pace. While news of the lack of rain dominated conversations, there was an upside to the drought; the grapes had more concentrated flavors than in 2012.
In the glass this is a concentrated dark purple wine with spicy aromas of blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, plum dark chocolate and vanilla. There is mouth filling texture with spicy flavors of blueberry, black pepper and dark fruits. Kevin Hall says: “the 2013 is a big, rich wine with a long finish”.

Source: Winery (Alexander Valley Vineyards)

1 Member would buy this wine again

 

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