Novy 2009 Carlisle Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley)

Country: US / Carlisle Vineyard
Variety: Zinfandel California
Winery: Novy / Russian River Valley

Too sweet. Whether that’s because of leftover sugar, high alcohol or both, this Zin is more like a Porty dessert wine. It’s delicious and rich, but the sweetness has to be counted as a defect.