The poker table has become a touchstone for wonderful social events and wine enjoyment for this Rampant Oenophile and his friends. Because poker lends itself so well to "munchable" meals and spicy treats, Zinfandel has become a favorite on poker nights.
Last evening, we tried to enjoy a 2006 Rodney Strong Knotty Vines Zinfandel. The 2006 is a blend of Russian River and Alexander Valley grapes, so it promises bright berry flavors and peppery spices. Unfortunately, this bottle was a bit flat in both bouquet and flavor.
To be fair to Rodney Strong, it might have been a bit too chilled, and we didn't pair it with substantial food, but I found this Zinfandel to be a little dry, a bit tart, and it left a lingering mineral tang on my tongue.
Rodney Strong so often delivers well on its wines that I'm tempted to give the Knotty Vines Zin another shot. At $20 a bottle, it's a modest Zinfandel, though, so I have a dozen other bottles to sample first!
1 comments:
First off, this commentator would like to know what in the world our ambitious oenophile was doing awake at 5:57 am. Ouch.
As a first-time reader, I give "2 snaps in a Z formation" to wine-tasting durnig poker. It is a noble use of time.
I hope to participate in the tomfoolery the next time I visit VB.
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