Folie a Deux Zinfandel, 2009

I cannot believe that I have not written a wine review in 12 days.  I have been tasting wines, but ... I've been caught up in life.  Since it has been 12 days, I am going to review a wonderful wine from Folie a Deux.  

Folie a Deux Dry Creek Valley 2009 Zinfandel ($16) is from Sonoma County, California.  This is 90% Zinfandel blended with 10% Petite Syrah and is aged 4 to 18 months in French and American oak.  I found this to be a medium body wine with a light fruit aroma.  The flavor was light berry fruit (juicy, but not jammy as stated in the Winemaker's Notes below), hint of spice (not as bold as black pepper - again see Winemaker's Notes below) and mild tannins that were nicely integrated.  Well balanced.  Very enjoyable.  Customers enjoyed this wine and it sold out.   

Winemaker's Notes:  Intense, juicy and jammy, our classic Zinfandel’s bright raspberry and blackberry fruit is complemented by the characteristic black pepper spice tones that give the varietal its invigorating zestiness. This Dry Creek Valley Zin is the quintessential Folie à Deux wine – i.e., it will impel you to dance and share a bottle with friends, probably simultaneously!