Tonight we decided to try a different zin with the Chicken Tortilla Casserole leftovers. The Artezin 2007 Zin from Mendocino County, California was not up to the task. It was flat in comparison. We also tried it with some Stilton cheese and crackers as an appetizer - it was better, but still fell flat.
And flat can be acceptable sometimes. Occasionally you want a wine that isn't bold and doesn't overpower. That would be this wine. It was very subtle on the front with a silky body and then very subtle on the finish. It did not have the characteristic lingering spice that most zins are famous for. This is definitely not a "beer foods" wine and requires a more subtle entree to accompany it.
Because I don't do a lot of subtle entrees, this probably won't be on my short list of favorite wines. It just didn't have the depth and interest that I know I can find in other wines such as the Four Vines Zin.
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