The label says “Apulian Zinfandel” for American enthusiasts who don't know that Primitivo is Zin's cousin. Though a good quaffer, this bears little resemblance to big West Coast-style Zins. Black berry fruit comes through, albeit with little intensity, on the nose. Black plum and chalky, gritty tannins in the mouth lead to more plum-skin flavors, plus a metallic streak, on the finish.
The label says “Apulian Zinfandel” for American enthusiasts who don't know that Primitivo is Zin's cousin. Though a good quaffer, this bears little resemblance to big West Coast-style Zins. Black berry fruit comes through, albeit with little intensity, on the nose. Black plum and chalky, gritty tannins in the mouth lead to more plum-skin flavors, plus a metallic streak, on the finish.
The label says “Apulian Zinfandel” for American enthusiasts who don't know that Primitivo is Zin's cousin. Though a good quaffer, this bears little resemblance to big West Coast-style Zins. Black berry fruit comes through, albeit with little intensity, on the nose. Black plum and chalky, gritty tannins in the mouth lead to more plum-skin flavors, plus a metallic streak, on the finish.