Estancia Paso Robles Keyes Canyon Ranches Zinfandel 2003 Tasting Notes

As a special treat, a number of manifestations of orange come through on both nose and palate: the orange fruit itself on the nose, a sweet variation of the rind on the palate. The deep berry notes continue on the palate but spread out into nearly a strawberry jam with some ultra-ripe dried fruit sensations of prune and fig. Dark chocolate, tobacco and black licorice support the fruit, with further spicy edges of nutmeg and clove. The tannins are smooth. Though the Zinfandel is dry, it is hardly bone dry in effect given its concentration, its layers, and its abiding ripeness.