A lot of Zinfandel wine labels catch my eye just based on the playful and alluring use of the word Zin. Cardinal Zin, was no exception. The quirky label left over from it’s days as part of the Bonny Doon Vineyard portfolio, the wine is now produced under The Wine Group, Inc, and its “Beastly old vines” statement is too tempting to pass over.
The aromas are full of oak, plums, bing cherry and a hint of floral. The palate is hit with spicy pepper, raspberry and leather. Light tannins and really well balanced finish. The wine is light and refreshing and not too heavy in alcohol flavors.
A little trivia for you; in 2001 this wine was banned in Ohio because of its label. Ohio’s code on wine labeling does not allow for pictures of children or religious subjects on wine labels. How crazy is that, wine was originally and still is produced by monks and nuns and is still served in churches. Wine also played a huge part in religious art and history. The Puritans in the United States are way too uptight about alcohol. Not sure about the rest of you but as soon as I hear an alcohol or book or whatever was banned, I have to get my hands on it immediately. When will this country learn?
No real website yet for Cardinal Zin and also couldn’t find a working website for The Wine Group, Inc. The website I did find seems to have taken a little break and just says, Hello World. So I’d love to tell you more about the wine itself but since it’s acquisition by the big conglomerate, information seems sparse.
Here’s what I can tell you, this Zinfandel was truly delightful to drink and with the warm summer months is an easy drinking outdoor wine.
My wine rating –
too good to put down.
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The aromas are full of oak, plums, bing cherry and a hint of floral. The palate is hit with spicy pepper, raspberry and leather. Light tannins and really well balanced finish. The wine is light and refreshing and not too heavy in alcohol flavors.
A little trivia for you; in 2001 this wine was banned in Ohio because of its label. Ohio’s code on wine labeling does not allow for pictures of children or religious subjects on wine labels. How crazy is that, wine was originally and still is produced by monks and nuns and is still served in churches. Wine also played a huge part in religious art and history. The Puritans in the United States are way too uptight about alcohol. Not sure about the rest of you but as soon as I hear an alcohol or book or whatever was banned, I have to get my hands on it immediately. When will this country learn?
No real website yet for Cardinal Zin and also couldn’t find a working website for The Wine Group, Inc. The website I did find seems to have taken a little break and just says, Hello World. So I’d love to tell you more about the wine itself but since it’s acquisition by the big conglomerate, information seems sparse.
Here’s what I can tell you, this Zinfandel was truly delightful to drink and with the warm summer months is an easy drinking outdoor wine.
My wine rating –
too good to put down.2010© Kellie Stargaard. All Rights Reserved.
http://winechicksguidetoeverydaywines.blogspot.com/
Follow me on:
Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=114185461044&ref=ts
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