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Mount Peak Rattlesnake Zinfandel 2016 Wine Review

Mount Peak Rattlesnake Zinfandel 2016

Mount Peak Rattlesnake Zinfandel 2016

Sonoma County, California, United States

Community Score:94/100

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Price: $55.95

Drink: 2021-2025

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 16%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Mount Peak

Agent: E&J Gallo Winery Canada Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 94/100

Mount Peak Rattlesnake 2016 is a Zinfandel-driven red blend with 10% Petite Sirah added to the mix. The wine was aged in new French (41%) and American (7%) oak barrels for 14 months. This is a dry, full-bodied and juicy Zin with raspberry compote, dark cherry, dark berry, menthol and baking spice flavours on the palate. Rich, spicy and fresh. Pour with bison burgers and BBQ pork ribs. Rattlesnake Zinfandel is a tribute to the crest called Rattlesnake Hill, the highest point of the Monte Rosso Vineyard and famous for the rattlesnakes that live and sun themselves among the vines in the heat of the day.

Zinfandel food pairings: burgers, ribs, slow-braised beef brisket, grilled game sausages.

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This Mount Peak Rattlesnake Zinfandel 2016 was reviewed on July 9, 2021 by Natalie MacLean

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