Gourmets of Wine > 2004 Chateau Montelena Zinfandel Estate (Napa Valley)
[Encompass Wine] The nose has an interesting cinnamon overtone to the boysenberry aroma. The flavors are dominated by a very fruit forward and jammy black raspberry note with cedar and black pepper kicking in on the long finish.
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