Four Vines
The Biker Paso Robles Zinfandel
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
This is Four Vines 2010 biker Zinfandel from Paso Robles! The cork was not perfect and had a 2 cm absorption line. The color was dark purple, almost opaque with a hint of brown like an old world Italian Chianti. The legs are slow, thick, and long. The bouquet is plumb and licorice. This threw me off but as soon as I put it in my mouth...BANG! Smooth as silk, spicy like red pepper, and tongue tingling deliciousness! The initial palate was very boysenberry and almost ripe plumb - the elongated dark purple ones. The finish was long with a blast of red pepper and spice and as the wine maker says, ...a long trail of oak! Absolutely no sourness, no tannic acid, and no sweet restaurant wine finish. I am surprised that I would like a plumb flavored wine, but the bone dry finish makes it a perfect wine. What a different flavor this has. I did not decant it and I Should have. The longer it sits in the glass, the better it tastes. Im moving it from my original 9.3 to a 9.8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have to try this wine! And did I mention its only 25 dollars a bottle?
This is Four Vines 2010 biker Zinfandel from Paso Robles! The cork was not perfect and had a 2 cm absorption line. The color was dark purple, almost opaque with a hint of brown like an old world Italian Chianti. The legs are slow, thick, and long. The bouquet is plumb and licorice. This threw me off but as soon as I put it in my mouth...BANG! Smooth as silk, spicy like red pepper, and tongue tingling deliciousness! The initial palate was very boysenberry and almost ripe plumb - the elongated dark purple ones. The finish was long with a blast of red pepper and spice and as the wine maker says, ...a long trail of oak! Absolutely no sourness, no tannic acid, and no sweet restaurant wine finish. I am surprised that I would like a plumb flavored wine, but the bone dry finish makes it a perfect wine. What a different flavor this has. I did not decant it and I Should have. The longer it sits in the glass, the better it tastes. Im moving it from my original 9.3 to a 9.8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have to try this wine! And did I mention its only 25 dollars a bottle?
My go-to Zin. You can literally buy this at Costco, great bang for your buck. I recommend opening 4-5 years +, I am currently drinking my 2009 & 2010 vintages.
My go-to Zin. You can literally buy this at Costco, great bang for your buck. I recommend opening 4-5 years +, I am currently drinking my 2009 & 2010 vintages.
2 people found it helpfulSep 30th, 2014
Bold lush fruit, berries, full bodied Paso Robles Zinfandel, delicious, great find!
Bold lush fruit, berries, full bodied Paso Robles Zinfandel, delicious, great find!
Mar 19th, 2016
This is what Paso Robles Zinfandel is about. Rich aromatic spicy and smooth. Four Vines is a fun and different winery too. Not so serious a place considering the quality of the wine.
This is what Paso Robles Zinfandel is about. Rich aromatic spicy and smooth. Four Vines is a fun and different winery too. Not so serious a place considering the quality of the wine.
Aug 1st, 2015
Beautifully balanced - great with steak
Beautifully balanced - great with steak
May 10th, 2015Really nice wine, smooth and a pleasure to drink
Really nice wine, smooth and a pleasure to drink
Mar 5th, 2015
Oak, sweet fruit & heat. It's been a while but cant believe I used to like this.
Oak, sweet fruit & heat. It's been a while but cant believe I used to like this.
Sep 21st, 2014
Too bold if you don't let it sit, otherwise quite good.
Too bold if you don't let it sit, otherwise quite good.
Jul 31st, 2014