07 Bogle Old Vines Zinfandel

This was a surprisingly shy, but cheap, bottle of Zinfandel. There was none of the huge, strapping fruit and white pepper that I was hoping for. Instead, what we got, alongside braised short ribs and purple mashed potatoes, was nice, delicate jam-fruits. It was reluctant to turn into anything else, but it was balanced and had decent acidity. I can't complain given the price ($9) but still...it hardly drank like a New World Zin. 83/100.