Tasting Notes 39 found

First night OK; second night better than OK. But why hold out on this. it's as good as it's going to get! (2753 views)

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Somewhat hot nose with its 15% alcohol, followed by soft but well balanced red fruit flavors. There is nice spice mixed with the fruit. "She" likes it more than "he" does. He likes his zins with a little more fruit and she thinks he really likes cough syrup. We both are enjoying this bottle though, it's a great compromise with a medium to medium long finish. (3478 views)

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Enjoy this wine very much. Was a very good representation of a Zinfandel. Not as big and bold and fruity and spicy as we like it though. (3539 views)

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Fell apart after 1.5 hours (3670 views)

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smooth comfortable Zin. we had this after we came back from dinner (3621 views)

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Very smooth. Balanced. (2179 views)

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Berry. Very nice nose and on the palate (1942 views)

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nice heat to it, brambly , rich (2053 views)

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with Thanksgiving dinner (2105 views)

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Missing from my cellar, presumed drunk. And if I remember correctly, I liked this wine a lot. (2100 views)

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very full fruit, great well rounded feel. really enjoyed and would buy again. (2094 views)

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Buy again (2401 views)

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Lots of cola and cedar (2395 views)

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Consistent with prior notes - really enjoyed the pepper, plum and cola flavors, fruity and spicy at the same time. Not a deep wine, but certainly very enjoyable (2673 views)

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really enjoyed the pepper, plum and cola flavors, fruity and spicy at the same time. Not a deep wine, but certainly very enjoyable. (2796 views)

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really good initial taste, cork had no aroma, beautiful color, no ROH smell noted.
After one glass will finish bottle tomorrow night letting the bottle set without cork.
a great mix is the roasted humus dip from Whole Foods on the "Savory thin mini crackers" from Trader Jones (original flavor); Wow, does this just synergize together
Also went well with our home made pizza as well as our arugala salad (oil & Vinegar from Chicago). (1391 views)

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well received, even those not liking Zin's. smooth (1331 views)

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Even better than last time, super good zin. (3080 views)

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I like this Napa Valley Zinfandel from Frank Family very much, I've drank many of their cabernets over time and they have a very earthy quality. The Zinfandel has a loamy blackberry and herbal nose. On the pallette this wine has very expressive fruit without being flabby or too jammy. There is a tang of acidity from the beginning, with marked middle fruit highlights to a tannin finish that lasts and lasts. It has great legs and deep ruby color. 92, find it buy a case and drink it now. (3112 views)

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Drank over two nights. Had with burnt ends, but would be great alone. Second night better than the first (may have benefited from aeration). Very jammy and fruit forward with a long finish. (3266 views)

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Good stuff, enjoyed this bottle, drinking well right now. (3427 views)

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A restrained, lighter Zin that still carries good body and weight. Got better after 1 hour of decanting. There are better California Zins for the price... I'll revisit the second bottle in a year or so. (3628 views)

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Very enjoyable, as always. Need to get more. Rich blackberry fruit. Not spicy or too jammy, but tannins are present. (3576 views)

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i guess this is what passes for napa zin these days? thankfully, i've weeded out zin from my cellar. (3982 views)

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Very enjoyable zin. (3826 views)

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really enjoyed this. Solid effort! (4044 views)

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Enjoyable zin. Typical Napa style of zin that is more balanced and restrained than the big, jammy, peppery style from Dry Creek Valley. Light, caressing body with a nose of blackberries, raspberries and blueberries accented with stemmy, bushy scents. Similar flavor profile on the palate with some zesty tannic grip. Lovely with food but also good on its own. Very nice overall though not a complex wine. (4014 views)

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My first trip to Napa, Ca.; 7/9/2009-7/11/2009: Typical but balanced fresh cali Zinfandel. A restrained, lighter zin that still carries great body and weight. Nice acidity as well, very light tannic grip. Probably my favorite Zinfandel of the trip. (5517 views)

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Napa Valley, July 2009; 7/9/2009-7/11/2009 (Napa Valley, CA): The wine has a nice fruity nose with plums, blackberries, and a hint of rhubarb showing up. I like hints of rhubarb in my reds. The fruit is significantly lighter than expected, but still enjoyable. The structure is well done in respect to both the tannins and acidity. The wine is decently balanced, but I think in a year or two it would come together much more nicely. (5522 views)

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very dark purple in color, nose was closed with some fruit. Silky mouthfeel with a moderate weight in the mouth. Got better with time . Jammy fruits and some spice. Good Zin @ 15% alc. (3779 views)

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Nice fruit. Plums and cherries. Nice nose (3702 views)

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Dark purple with black fruit and raspberry jam balanced against medium tannin. An above average every day zin that i wouldn't mind having at a nice barbecue or mexican fiesta ! (3692 views)

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Stimmel's Market: The Grapes of Wrath (Bowling Green, OH): Closed-ish nose, jammy black fruit. Coarse tannins. Rustic and simple, but good concentration. Red fruit. $36 (4024 views)

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I really enjoyed this wine with a nice steak. It had smells of chocolate and berries. (3513 views)

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Beautiful zin. Opened and poured. Rich raspberry color, blackberry and a hint of jam on the nose and palate. Well balanced with a nice finish. A bit of alcohol, but I suspect this would blow off if decanted for a brief time. Will definitely buy more. (3342 views)

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Zins of Spring (Wine Exchange- Orange, CA): Great nose that didn't follow through on the taste. Wine is jumbled and mixed up right now. The Alc. was strong in this wine as well. Girlfriend liked it more than I did. (4161 views)

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Fruity and pleasant, not a gold star but better than a checkmark. (1416 views)

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Beautiful Zin, well balanced not too sweet and not too peppery, just right. This was a nice bottle to have after a Gevurtz and a Pinot Noir. (2961 views)

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Dallas 2nd Wednesday - September 2008 (Amici's in Carollton, TX): WIML90

Tasted September 17, 2008 at an offline.

15.0% alcohol. Opened and served immediately. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of roasted meat, black berries, plums and a tiny hint of jam. Rich and juicy flavors of currants, berries and a little blueberries on the medium finish. Medium acidity and tannins, full body. Drink or hold. Nice little Zinfandel. (3162 views)

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