2017 Zinfandel Ballard Lane Winery

“Holly Zinfandel, Batman!”, Robin warned, “We’re drinking Kool-Aid.” And he wasn’t warning about politico-speak Kool-Aid. He’s describing the red wine inside this bottle. Zinfandel; what an incredible grape. Yes. I have a crush on any bold, daring and beautiful Zin. Let me smell her, let her show me those long, lean legs. Wow! She can even blush, but please let me taste her…. A Zin by any other name is a sin. This ’17 California wine dose not match the characteristics of refined Zinfandel. Its taste nearly resembles a grape-raspberry Kool-Aid drink. The “Looks” fit, but wine inside the bottle is way off. I am sorry I spent money for it.