Tasting of Zinfandels - Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Red Label Zinfandel 2008

Variety: Zinfandel 

Country of origin: USA
Wine appellation: California
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol content: 13,5%
Color: medium garnet red
Bouquet: sweet cherries, raspberries, vanilla, hint of coffee and black chocolate
Taste: medium body, sweet black cherries, boysenberry, sweet tannins, vanilla, medium to slightly longer finish
Recommended food pairing: steak
Overall score: 4+8+12+6+7+50=87
Price: CZK 490
Stopper: cork

Typical Californian Zinfandel. Winner of the 3 Zins tasted, however far better more expensive than the other two.