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2023 Saxon Brown Zinfandel "Stonewall Block"

Saxon Brown 2023 Stonewall Block Zinfandel

Winery: Saxon Brown

Vintage: 2023

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Stonewall Block"

Wine Category: Zinfandel

Grape blend: Zinfandel

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $50

Cases produced: 198

KWG Score: 93 (based on 1 review)

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

Review date: July 27, 2026

Wine Review: This hazy and deep purple colored Zinfandel from Saxon Brown opens with a gentle black raspberry and purple jellybean bouquet with hints of graphite, leather, and cinnamon. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, smooth, fresh, and displays nice tension. The flavor profile is a graphite and black raspberry blend with notes of tobacco and spiced black plum. We also detected hints of dried cranberry and oolong tea. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and dusty medium tannins show nice length. We would pair this Zin with steak fajitas or with burnt ends. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Not Available

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