May 1, 2014 - Unusually light color for a Zin - watery ruby color. A little thin tasting as well - not a typical full-bodied syrupy Zin. Typical aromas and flavors of blackberry, black cherry, bramble, pepper. Also smoky oak. The restaurant served this way too warm, which heightened the alcohol level and made it taste thinner. I initially didn't care for it because of the heat and harsh oaky flavor. But after cooling a bit and tasting it some more, it grew on me a bit. I like the lighter body.
February 7, 2014 - Interesting zin. A little hot and unbalanced, but with a really unique smoky, bramble flavor. I don't think I have ever had that flavor profile in a zin.
December 1, 2013 - Jammy. Fairly simple, but big and bold with gobs of fruit.
September 3, 2013 - a very lite wine a little peppery, no fruit bomb here. A nice pizza pasta simple dinner wine. Great QPR
July 28, 2013 - a little hot at first, jam and wood, anise, tannins after sitting a bit. sweetness was balanced & enjoyable lingering finish
June 5, 2013 - Great QPR! I love it when I can find something in this price range that drinks so well. Lots of vanilla on the nose, lots of fruit, and a bright finish. Will definitely buy more.
April 20, 2013 - Color: Ruby red, with subtly blue cast
Nose: Blackberry, prune, jam, wet mulch, bark, and alcohol
Taste: Raspberry, blackberry, raisin, fig, prune, nutty, and earthy
Body: Medium
Texture: Smooth
Finish: Short-Medium
April 1, 2013 - Big fan. Especially for the price
March 20, 2013 - This is this first zinfandel I've had in years, and was chosen to accompany food; in this case, a mild lamb curry. PnP, I was expecting this dark syruppy thing, but it was actually cherry red with only tinges of violet. The nose was quite hot at first, but this calmed down quickly, and evolved rapidly as other reviewers have noted. An initial bouquet of mint and cherry developed into more confectionary aromas of black forest cake and all spice. On the palate there was a distinct oakiness supporting cherries and candy with a touch of smoke. Good length. This felt sweeter after each mouthful; what passed for poise and balance when opened soon turned somewhat flabby. This worked well with the dish, although an off-dry vouvray would have been classier, I feel. I can't imagine drinking this without food. But it was all the same an interesting drinking experience to recommend.
March 17, 2013 - Very satisfying zin.