Review
by Robin Garr
Lover's Leap 2002
Estate Cynthiana ($13)
This
is a very dark ruby-colored wine with reddish-purple glints. It's
aroma is exceptionally ripe, concentrated and "jammy,"
candied fruit and spice, on the grapey side. It's more balanced
in flavor, good redberry fruit shaped by snappy acidity. Its robust
body and concentration are reminsicent of a big Zin, but it has
a distinct personality all its own. (Dec. 20, 2003)
FOOD MATCH:
Fine with a hearty dish of leftover pork tossed with new potatoes
and sharp white Cheddar.
VALUE: An intriguing,
impressive wine at this price. |