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Sunday, May 6, 2018 - 88: This drank fantastic right out of the bottle with the only aeration coming from the pour. Incredible dark dark red, almost purple, with only a hint of brown along the edge. Ropey legs on the swirl. Distinct red fruit on the nose that continues to the palate, where a dark cherry sweet-yet-not-sweetness pervades. Not much terroir to speak of. Very mellow on the tannins, unlike a lot of Zins, owing no doubt to the winemaker's prowess in sussing out the beauty of these grapes. Paired awesome with a chimichurri flank steak, highlighting the herbs while complementing the richness of the meat itself. This was a beautifully drinkable wine despite being officially several years past the "drink now" stage. The only flaw was a lack of significant complexity, rendering this somewhat forgettable -- though still very enjoyable.

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