2016 Kuleto Estate Zinfandel
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CashUSM16 Likes this wine:
89 Points
Monday, October 26, 2020 - Great old world style Zin. Kuleto is such a hidden gem. Their Cabs are fantastic and their Zin is so balanced and unlike the jammy Cali Zins. This was bordering Italian wine in style.
Color: Dark Ruby
Nose: Black fruit, pepper, iron, wet earth
Palate: Raspberry, Plum, pepper, savory, Medium plus alcohol, Medium body, Medium plus acidity, Medium tannins
Finish: I don't know how to verbalize it but it has that Italian Wine finish. It's very distinct for me but not sure how to put it. Bitter red fruit, perhaps?
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Comment posted by cchoukal:
10/27/2020 4:01:00 PM - I see VERY few notes on Kuleto wines, but totally agree with you. I think their zinfandels (and their syrahs, actually) are some of the best of what they do. Sad to say, I feel like their vineyard and winery operations have been in a constant state of flux the last couple years, and their cabs are not as interesting as they used to be. But I'll keep drinking their Zin and Syrah, for sure.
Comment posted by CashUSM16:
1/8/2021 9:13:00 AM - 100% Agreed. I am trying to track down some of their older Cab vintages to compare. While they are no Schrader, I do still find their Cabs big, bold, and complex most of the time. I think the QPR for their wines is pretty strong, especially considering I'm a Chalk Hill member and I'm in the industry so I get about 30-40% off at any point!!
They have great wines to serve to folks who have never heard or experienced their product. Certainly will continue to support them!
Thanks for the comment!