We have had the Victor Hugo Zinfandel before, the2005 vintage to be exact. Today we had the 2007... I drove in from Dallas (again). And waiting for me was a glass of VH Zin. It was accompanied by a variety of cheeses: edam, white cheddar and gruyere... oh my! :) As for the vino, great color - a ruby/garnet. It had superb clarity. I really appreciate a wine with little to no sediment. I'm an American and therefore not ready for the responsibility of filtering my wine as I drink. On the nose, dark fruit blackberries, raspberries, and currant. On the palate, the wine was light to medium body. Pretty good fruit upfront, great spice... however the nose was a teaser.
Fair for $16 bucks.
Just wait for the upcoming review of it's big brother the Victor Hugo 2005 Opulencence a "badassidly retarted blend"... (direct quote)
We partied in h-town while our counterparts (cough, Greshams, cough) are in Napa. P.S. thanks for the 'week before' invite... really love that you were thinking of us when flights were $500 bucks! NEXT TIME!
Consider it done, we will not return unless the two of you are joining us. Can't wait to drink together at Thanksgiving. Cheers!!!
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