Kiona 2006 Zinfandel
This time of year, SE Washington has pleasantly warm days with enchanting cool evenings. The perfect time of year for enjoying wine. Take in a desert sunset with friends and wine. A real treat.
Lucky me, I was gifted with a bottle of Kiona 2006 Zinfandel. I've been a fan of their Lemberger for two decades, so I was intrigued by this Zin. Of note on the bottle: the fruit is harvested from the top of Red Moutain! Certainly news to me. Kiona is one of the oldest wineries on Red Mountain.
Tasting notes:
Nose: Bright garnet color, very clear. Ripe blackberry nose, with subtle pepper a hint of violets - and a whiff of cellery.
Taste: In the mouth good feel, cooked fruit, tar, bright.
Finish: With 13.5% alcohol it does not have the heat of other Washington reds - so you can
savor the fruit. Good acidity moderated with the perfect amount of medium tanin, and a
clean finish.
savor the fruit. Good acidity moderated with the perfect amount of medium tanin, and a
clean finish.
This wine is immediately approachable. While it won't knock your socks off, it is
pleasant, easy to drink, balanced and went very well with my, oh so tender grilled
steak. Recommended.
(I'm back in Washington - so I hope to make a trip up to the Kiona winery soon).
Cheers!
