Variety: Syrah and Zinfandel
Region: Acampo and Madera
Country: California
Year: No Year
Price: $4.29
ABV: 13.5%
Their review: "Full-bodied with big and juicy red fruit flavors. Free Range Red is slightly sweet with ripe plum and cocoa, and delivers a mild tannin structure for a smooth, delicious finish."
- My review: Darker than the zinfandel I just had. An obvious spicy pepper on the nose, but accentuated a bit further than the zinfandel with what I would consider a dark cherry - likely a result of the syrah. Somewhat tangy and sharp feel to it that adds a whole new layer to their zinfandel. I am finding it very interesting to compare the two wines because the main difference seems to come from the addition of the syrah. It is slightly more dry as well - certainly doesn't have that incredibly boring smooth quality. On second nose and taste, a synthetic aroma comes out reminding me of stale burnt plastic but is probably simply some boozy dark fruit that my inexperience doesn't afford me the ability to identify. This was probably my first repeat wine purchase back in the day, so I have something of a history with this wine - especially for its price it has never disappointed me.
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