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Community Tasting Notes 115
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rexmerlot wrote: 90 points
March 17, 2024 - No formal note
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matiasox@gmail.com Likes this wine: 91 points
March 6, 2024 - So dark, so thick. Nose: blackberries, coffee, tobacco, sweet cherries. Palate: hot st first, full body and bold. Dark chocolate, blackberry, blueberry, oak spices, balanced, smooth.
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GregB57 Likes this wine: 88 points
February 25, 2024 - Black cherries and blueberries. Very long. But low acidity and sky high alcohol. It’s all about the fruit. A very pleasant wine to drink, but I don’t think it added much to a meal. At this price, I’d like more complexity.
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Sun_Devil wrote: 91 points
January 24, 2024 - Drinking well right now. Could use a short decant, but not necessary. Dark fruit on the nose that changes over time to more red fruits. Some complexity - both on the nose and palette. Easy to drink and smooth. Would buy again. Laura and I both enjoyed it
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zriles616 Likes this wine:
December 23, 2023 - Lamb dinner
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2018
- Type Red
- Producer Orin Swift
- Varietal Zinfandel Blend
- Designation 8 Years in the Desert
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation California
- UPC Codes 000004599159, 008500002670, 084833135108, 085000026700, 089832901174, 091882825720, 452257137501, 653341134448, 746925000779, 812949023053, 847847003531, 850000267008, 8802340274248
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 4 (0%)
- In Cellars 4,349 (48%)
- Consumed 4,640 (52%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
baked potato, Beef, burgers, demi baquette, Lamb, Marinated steak, perfect with short ribs, pizza, PoultryWho Likes This Wine
93% Like It 122 votes
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