USA, California, Sierra Foothills, California Shenandoah Valley
Funky nose of tomato, mushrooms and stewed meat. Light bodied with medium+ acidity. Leather, shoe polish, bitterness, unripe cranberry. Savory elements and shrill acidity dominate.
USA, California, Sierra Foothills, California Shenandoah Valley
Pretty mature nose of baked strawberry and miso. Light bodied with medium acidity. Mix of tart and ripe cherry and cranberry fruit. Nice mushroom and soy notes add complexity. Worthy of contemplation.
Much darker than the other pre wines. Youthful nose of ripe berries and black licorice. Light to medium bodied with medium acidity. Mix of tart and ripe blackberries, black licorice and bramble. Very nice, well balanced.
Very light color, almost tawny. Pretty nose of tea, roses and a hint of dried cherry. Light bodied with medium acidity. Black tea, sandalwood and cranberry on the palate. On the decline but a graceful one. A wine I'd really like to spend more time with. (my 9th, group's 4th)
Interesting nose of sweet meringue, musk and peppermint. (I said interesting!) Light to medium bodied with medium acidity. Cherry and black licorice. (my 5th, group's 5th)
Nose started reticent then opened to show cinnamon and cherry. Light to medium bodied with medium acidity. Cherry and raspberry fruit, bit of black tea. (my 7th, group's 6th)
Nose is a bit reticent, cherry, touch of mint. Medium bodied with low to medium acidity. Cherry, autumn leaves on the palate. Mature and balanced. (my 4th, group's 3rd)
Interesting and pretty nose of sweet cherry and cinnamon with a touch of v.a. Medium bodied with low to medium acidity. Youthful with deep cherry fruit. A bit porty. Clearly a late-picked or late-harvest, but not overly sweet or out of balance. (my 3rd, group's 1st)
Nose started volatile and spirity but calmed down to reveal sweet cherry fruit. Medium to full bodied with low to medium acidity. Sweet, ripe cherry and raspberry fruit, porty and slightly raisinated. Clearly a late-picked or late-harvest. An outlier in the lineup but still nice. (my 8th, group's 2nd)
Nice light red fruited nose with a bit of mint. Light to medium bodied with low to medium acidity. Red cherry fruit with a bit of black tea. Love the mouthfeel: silky, elegant and balanced. (my 2nd, group's 9th)
Reticent nose, some dark red fruit and spice. Medium bodied with low to medium acidity. Brambly raspberry fruit, cinnamon and clove. Complex, balanced and delicious. (my 1st, group's 8th)
1975 Mount Veeder Winery Zinfandel Esola Vineyard 78 Points
USA, California, Sierra Foothills, California Shenandoah Valley
Funky nose of tomato, mushrooms and stewed meat. Light bodied with medium+ acidity. Leather, shoe polish, bitterness, unripe cranberry. Savory elements and shrill acidity dominate.
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1974 Mount Veeder Winery Zinfandel Esola Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Sierra Foothills, California Shenandoah Valley
Pretty mature nose of baked strawberry and miso. Light bodied with medium acidity. Mix of tart and ripe cherry and cranberry fruit. Nice mushroom and soy notes add complexity. Worthy of contemplation.
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1973 Mount Veeder Winery Zinfandel Late Harvest Simmons Ranch 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder
Much darker than the other pre wines. Youthful nose of ripe berries and black licorice. Light to medium bodied with medium acidity. Mix of tart and ripe blackberries, black licorice and bramble. Very nice, well balanced.
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