David Coffaro Bernier's Zin 2003

Was cleaning up my desk earlier this week and came across my tasting notes from this wine. I vaguely remember opening it in early February, probably to enjoy with a nice Saturday evening steak dinner in front of the fireplace. Friends will recognize that David Coffaro is one of my most favorite Sonoma County wineries. I buy their wine through a futures program. The name Bernier's Zin refers to the fact that the grapes were purchased from Paul Bernier & Scott Sibary's vineyard which is located in the Dry Creek Valley.

David Coffaro Bernier's Zin 2003

Country of origin: United States
State: California
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley

Varietal: 75% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah, 10% Carignan, 5% Mourvedre

Stats: 14.5% ABV, 365 cases produced
Cost: $15 (purchased through futures program)

Appearance: Dark, foreboding black red
Aroma: Cocoa, dark cherries, blackberries, more chocolate

Taste: Bright Cherries & raspberries, chocolate, mildly tart with moderate tannins. A long, pleasant aftertaste.

Yummmmm..... One bottle left...