Wine for the Weekend: Decoy Zinfandel 2012

Decoy Zinfandel 2012

Ixel Balamke’s Wine Notes

Color – Ruby

Aroma – Ripe Red Berries

Initial Taste – Bright Red Berries with hints of mocha

Finish – Lush fruit with well polished tannins, balanced acidity, and lovely notes of Vanilla Oak.

Price – $20

A lovely Zinfandel by the legendary Dan Duckhorn.  The wine is from the Sonoma Valley.

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Ixel Balamke

Ixel Balamke was one of the two founding members of Sekhet-Bast-Ra in Oklahoma City. Currently living in the Twin Cities, she is currently the LBM of Leaping Laughter Lodge. She also is a Meanad and lover of fine wines. Her life long partner Hunahpu and she are well known for their Wine Tastings at NOTOCON. Together they have a small wine cellar that currently holds over 300 bottles.

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