Arlington Wine and Liquor

(From Arlington Wine and Liquor “Staff Picks“, November 2004)

Charter Oak Zinfandel, Napa Valley 2002

I am a Zinfandel fan through and through, but nothing prepared me for the Charter Oak. This is big-time Zin. Almost Amarone-like in its intensity and display of raisiny fruity flavors. This is concentrated, dark inky-colored and richly flavored, but has a remarkable smoothness.