Since the Twisted Sisters zin opened my eyes to Paso Robles zinfandels, I was excited to try the offering from Sextant, also from Paso Robles.
It's not quite up to the Twisted Sisters offering (of course, that may be the different vintage), it's not disappointing. Lots of very rich fruit, with a nice spiciness. A little more red fruit than the Twisted Sisters, and just a touch lighter, but that's not a negative. I think that the Sextant may be a better match for foods, especially a nice steak, as it's powerful enough to stand up to strong flavors, but not so intense to overwhelm them.
If you are drinking it alone, and can get it, go for the Twisted Sisters 2008. But if you can't find it, or want a great zin to go with a steak (and probably also with Turkish kebabs), the Sextant is fantastic.
Highly recommended.
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