May 4, 2016 - This is drinking very well. Still lots of fruit - berries and cassis. Good acidity with minimal tannins. The age has softened nicely, not sure it will improve much more.
November 21, 2015 - What a wine. Unbelievably well balanced. Rich, oak, cedar, vanilla, tart/ripe berries, minerals/stone/graphite. Amazing complexity.
November 9, 2015 - Black currants and stewed blackberries on the nose - earthy. Full dark fruit flavours. Still some light tannins. Full bodied and a bit boozy (14.7%) so maybe having more fun than I should be for a Monday :). Totally enjoyable. Drink now.
October 11, 2014 - Drunk tonight with chicken enchiladas and black beans. Sappy, tart red berry fruit and pencil lead that is packaged in a sleek, taut package. Medium bodied and not in the least bit jammy, it shows all those characteristics that I value in Zin with none of the excesses so fashionable these days.
July 25, 2014 - Very nice fruit with out significant jamminess. As with the other 2 zins of the night it finished with a chalkiness.
April 23, 2014 - I do think it declined a bit from the last bottle I had a year+ ago. Still has a great nose, color and aroma but tasted a bit short to me and didn't necessarily improve with time. I would drink it up if you have it.
January 28, 2014 - Mineral and pepper
October 11, 2013 - PnVnD half the bottle and let it air for 1hr. Purple with crimson rim claret style. Brambly earthy aroma. Medium weight with very soft tannins. Ripe minerally fruit with an earthy finish. Very elegant claret style zin complex and subtle.
June 5, 2013 - Lots of fruit now. Medium-full bodied with good structure. But don't miss the ripe red fruit. Drink now-2016 at the latest. Firm tannins, cherry, raspberry. Very good for $25.
June 4, 2013 - This wine was much better the second night. Lots of cherry on the nose and a little tart as well. This is a nice wine but doesn't have the longevity. I would suggest drinking in the next two or three years.