Community Tasting Note
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sid_loves_wine Likes this wine: 93 points
September 12, 2023 - Really nice- maybe I'm overrating this, but it was delicious and expressive for the price, and did an excellent job of balancing high alcohol and big fruit. Lots of raspberry preserves, blueberry crumble, etc like a "typical" zin, yet given complexity with a deep vanilla oak note, almost toasty, not at all overwhelming, just a big dollop of seasoning. The high ABV is pretty well-hidden here, mostly feeling like a burst of fruity richness than a spiky, hot mess. Neither overly tannic or flabby. I'm not much of a zin lover, but this was solid QPR for sure. Makes me wonder if I should try more Napa zin rather than Paso or Lodi stuff.
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bestdamncab commented:
11/24/23, 10:05 PM - Try Martinelli Jackass Vineyard Zinfandel, Martinelli Jackass Zinfandel, or Carol Shelton Zinfandels-prefer Wild Thing but others are equally great tasting.
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sid_loves_wine commented:
11/24/23, 10:14 PM - Thx very much for the recs :)