The moderate aromas of the Estancia Paso Robles are strong with red fruit, berries, and a little spice. This Zinfandel is dry with strong tannins and moderate flavors of dark fruit, berries, a hint of cinnamon, and perhaps a little smoke.
Estancia 2006 Zinfandel Tasting Notes
Color & Clarity
The color of the Estancia Paso Robles 2006 Zinfandel ranges from ruby red to a deep, almost rusty purple. It has a very deep center with clear edges.
Nose
The moderate aromas of the Estancia Paso Robles are strong with red fruit, berries, and a little spice.
Palate
This Zinfandel is dry with strong tannins and moderate flavors of dark fruit, berries, a hint of cinnamon, and perhaps a little smoke.
Food Pairing
Pairing Estancia 2006 Zinfandel with Cheeses
- Cheddar Cheese: The Estancia Zinfandel becomes fruitier and drier when paired with cheddar cheeses, which makes this a good combination.
- Aged Gouda: The finish of the Paso Robles is smoother when paired with aged Gouda.
- Aged Parmesan: When paired with aged Pramesan, the Zinfandel becomes drier and more complex, making this worth trying.
- Camembert: The Estancia Zinfandel is drier and more aromatic when pared with Camembert.
Pairing Estancia 2006 Zinfandel with Main Dishes
- Sausage: Estancia Zinfandel becomes smoother, more aromatic, and a little fruitier when combined with sausage.
- Steak: With steak then Zinfandel becomes drier and more aromatic, which makes this a fair pairing.
- Buffalo Chicken: Spicy Buffalo chicken makes the 2006 Zinfandel fruitier and smoother, with the spice flavors becoming emphasized.
- Sauteed Mushrooms & Onions: This Zinfandel tastes smoother and more interesting in a hard-to-describe way when paired with sauteed mushrooms and onions, which is definitely worth trying out.
