Keating 2012 Montecillo Vineyard Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley)

Country: US / Montecillo Vineyard
Variety: Zinfandel California
Winery: Keating / Sonoma Valley

Muted on the nose, this is a spicy, somewhat austere wine, shy in red berry fruit and soft tannins. From a 1,500-foot elevation vineyard, it lacks the power of some of its competitors, yet offers a balanced, less in-your-face take on the variety.