December 30, 2023 - Still drinking well - end of 2023.
June 8, 2018 - WIML88
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of blueberries and freshly tilled earth. Earthy flavors framed over raspberries and cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink now.
September 3, 2017 - We waited too long, drinking the bottle brought back beautiful memories but it tasted better during peak timing.
March 14, 2017 - Good smooth zin
July 6, 2016 - A nice Zin but perhaps a tad thinner than I was expecting. If the fruit was bolder, this could have warranted a bigger score.
April 6, 2014 - Served at cellar temperature tonight with some dry-rubbed pork ribs, this showed bright, berry fruit and racy acidity with fully resolved tannins and medium body. Fresh, lively and hiding its 14.9% ABV well, it was a pleasure to drink and a nice accompaniment to the spicy rib meat.
March 14, 2014 - - Brick color.
March 9, 2014 - Too hot to start so I put it back for about 2 hours. After a decant, the heat dissipated to leave light blue fruit aromas with leather and coco. Medium light on the palate with good acidity. Not at all jammy which was very nice. Light blue fruits, mocha, indian spice, and mountain earth. Nice zin that was not too jammy which I always appreciate.
January 25, 2014 - Drank with the later portion of a hibachi dinner (the meat essentially). This had leather and cedar and some unripe blackberries. Not nearly as fruit forward as the average Zinfandel which was really enjoyable. Could tell this was mountain fruit and not valley floor - a lot more complex. One of the best Zins I've had. Drinking very well right now - not sure extra time would change much.
November 29, 2013 - Still marked by oak, with plentiful berryish fruit and a bit soft. Pretty typical Zin, but not up to my expectations for this producer.