As noted previously, this is still going strong. It's become even more Bordeaux-like with lots of leafy and herbal notes alongside its very Zin-like fruit of bramble fruit and with lovely acidity.
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Another excellent bottle - ageing quite nicely. I bet in a few more years this would be a fun wine to throw in as a ringer in a blind Bordeaux tasting.
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Wow, this bottle was fantastic. Clearly into a secondary phase now, with smooth fruit, lots of earth and complex spicy notes. No hint of the grassy qualities in younger bottles, except as the occasional minor note.
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Another delicious bottle to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Thanks Randy! This was in a great place, showing lots of secondary aromas and flavours. Fresh but complex and interesting.
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This bottle is excellent. Lots of raspberry, some spices, herbs, nice acidity, and medium body. Medium finish. Tannins resolved. Probably a bit of up-side to go still with secondary development.
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Great pairing with BBQ ribs/chicken. Smooth wine with cherry, raspberry and toasty oak. I was too busy chomping and gulping to provide much more detail than that!
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Good flavor, smooth finish, not overpowering but still has some berry flavor and smokeyness. Friend who shared with thought it was one of the best Zins he has had.
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Loads of white pepper goodness. Light in color, almost Pinot Noir like. Balanced, 14% abv. Gentle mouthfeel on the palate, finishing off with that peppery goodness. One of the few Zins I really enjoy.
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Dark fruit, pepper, supple smokey oak on the finish. Good length on the finish. Finished a little bit dry from tannins. Needs more time in the bottle. B+
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6/8/2022 - klezman wrote:
This just keeps getting better. Any hint of the grassy/funky note seems to have vanished with age. This is a delightful middle aged Zin.
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3/20/2021 - klezman wrote:
As noted previously, this is still going strong. It's become even more Bordeaux-like with lots of leafy and herbal notes alongside its very Zin-like fruit of bramble fruit and with lovely acidity.
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10/11/2019 - klezman wrote:
Another excellent bottle - ageing quite nicely. I bet in a few more years this would be a fun wine to throw in as a ringer in a blind Bordeaux tasting.
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12/22/2018 - klezman wrote:
Wow, this bottle was fantastic. Clearly into a secondary phase now, with smooth fruit, lots of earth and complex spicy notes. No hint of the grassy qualities in younger bottles, except as the occasional minor note.
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12/24/2017 - klezman wrote:
Another good bottle. The grassy note is still quite prominent.
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5/17/2017 - klezman wrote:
Another delicious bottle to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Thanks Randy! This was in a great place, showing lots of secondary aromas and flavours. Fresh but complex and interesting.
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7/23/2016 - klezman wrote:
This bottle is excellent. Lots of raspberry, some spices, herbs, nice acidity, and medium body. Medium finish. Tannins resolved. Probably a bit of up-side to go still with secondary development.
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4/2/2016 - klezman wrote:
Slightly more oxidized and caramel/butterscotch than previous bottles. Still excellent restrained Zin. No rush, no need to wait.
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11/26/2015 - klezman wrote:
Another great bottle
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9/20/2015 - ChipGreen wrote:
Great pairing with BBQ ribs/chicken. Smooth wine with cherry, raspberry and toasty oak. I was too busy chomping and gulping to provide much more detail than that!
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9/2/2015 - klezman wrote:
With burgers this time. Yum, as always. Eventually we'll need to slow down on drinking these, but still plenty left!
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8/12/2015 - klezman wrote:
Delicious, as always.
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7/27/2015 - klezman wrote:
Love this wine. Same as before.
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6/26/2015 - klezman wrote:
Delicious. Big and fruity - more so than some other bottles. Still with the brightness and earthiness I love about this wine.
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6/19/2015 - klezman wrote:
Deliciousness
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2/22/2015 - joesi16 Likes this wine:
Hard to beat for the WOOT price.
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2/6/2015 - kevinmiller12 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Good flavor, smooth finish, not overpowering but still has some berry flavor and smokeyness. Friend who shared with thought it was one of the best Zins he has had.
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2/6/2015 - joesi16 wrote:
A little thin but still very nice, red fruit, spicy pepper and no sweetness. Very ez to drink.
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2/4/2015 - bterry3 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Nice fruit, needs to decant for a while to bring out flavor. Not bad for inexpensive Woot wine.
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12/5/2014 - Clrterhune wrote: 89 Points
Really solid. Light on its feet. Cherry, spice. Really in a good spot right now.
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8/18/2014 - kmays wrote:
Drinking beautifully right now. Very balanced and smooth. Doesn't punch you in the face.
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9/6/2013 - wpattison wrote: 88 Points
Loads of white pepper goodness. Light in color, almost Pinot Noir like. Balanced, 14% abv. Gentle mouthfeel on the palate, finishing off with that peppery goodness. One of the few Zins I really enjoy.
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3/3/2013 - njAndrew wrote: 90 Points
Juicy fruit with a touch of pepper.
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12/31/2011 - BigBoy_Sonoma wrote: 89 Points
Dark fruit, pepper, supple smokey oak on the finish. Good length on the finish. Finished a little bit dry from tannins. Needs more time in the bottle. B+
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