Let’s start with something positive… I love the label on this Zinfandel. Other than that, it’s just OK. Not bad, but just OK. And it is a good deal.
Masked Rider wine is produced by the Panther Rock Wine Company, founded by fourth generation descendants of the Franzia family, which first produced wines in 1896. Actually, 13 siblings and cousins collectively own the company. Although they come from the Franzia family, they note in every press release they put out that they have no relation to Franzia boxed wines.
Although the intensity is lacking, it smells like a pretty basic, low-end Zinfandel. There’s a cola aroma, common to a lot of Zin, which is a pretty good “tell” for this variety. I also get a bit of smokiness, cherry and walnut. The palate is raspberry-laden,but slightly off balance. It’s drinkable, but nothing special. For the price, it’s not bad.
Wine: Masked Rider Zinfandel
Variety: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2007
Alcohol: 13.5%
Rating: 81
Price: $9.99
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Disclosure: This wine was received as a sample.