Reviews & Ratings

2008 Chronic Cellars Zinfandel "Dead Nuts"

Winery: Chronic Cellars

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Dead Nuts"

Wine Category: Zinfandel

Grape blend: 100% Zinfandel

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Paso Robles

State or country: CA

Price: $20

Cases produced: 400

KWG Score: 93 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: January 27, 2010

Wine Review: This wine was one of my favorite wines on day 2 of this year's Boston Wine Expo and it is a steal at $20. Now what, I'm not sure about is where the name of this wine came from, but there is nothing dead about it. I might have called it "The Balls!," but then they might not be able to sell it in Alabama. Anyway this wine is a kick ass Zin. It is very dark ruby colored and opens with a fragrant blueberry bouquet with a hint of cherry vanilla. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, extremely well balanced, smooth, and elegant. The flavor profile is a delicious ripe boysenberry with a touch of ripe blackberry and black pepper mixed in. The finish is dry and its tingly tannins are nicely prolonged. This Zin would pair very well with a filet at your favorite steakhouse. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Ripe fruit aromas complimented by well-defined dark fruit flavors. Peppery spices and well-balanced oak give this wine flesh on its bones and great depth. 100% Zinfandel and 100% from the Westside of Paso Robles. Fruit from Baily, Wills Hills, Louis and Gravity Hills Vineyards.

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