Decanted. Dark ruby in the glass. Nose of bright red fruits and subtle spice. On the palate, juicy black cherry and raspberry with some eucalyptus and spice. Nice dense core and medium plus length with good acidity.
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What a great zinfandel. Very big and ripe, with layers of dense fruit on the nose and palate. Very well balanced. While the label indicates 15.7% alcohol, it's not hot at all (though you do feel it later).
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First day, classic young Zin...a lot of berries and jammy....however, on the second day it calmed down showing more balance and longer finish. Good QPR.
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Spice on the nose and berries on the palate. Somewhat sweet. Mild tannins.Although it is 15.7% alcohol, was not very hot right of the bottle. After breathing for a couple of hours it became very hot and spicy. Not bad, but could be a little dryer .
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4/11/2016 - Mreschke0626 wrote: 90 Points
Raisins! Sweet raisins!
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10/4/2015 - Isalasdad Likes this wine: 91 Points
This wine has an excellent QPR.
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3/29/2015 - Isalasdad Likes this wine: 91 Points
Still a superb QPR.
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12/6/2014 - BigWineMan Likes this wine: 91 Points
Decanted. Dark ruby in the glass. Nose of bright red fruits and subtle spice. On the palate, juicy black cherry and raspberry with some eucalyptus and spice. Nice dense core and medium plus length with good acidity.
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1/13/2014 - jfurey21 wrote: 88 Points
fruit forward. Enjoyable.
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9/28/2013 - RichardCW wrote: 90 Points
Very good for the $ smooth fruity med -long finish
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4/28/2013 - jfurey21 wrote: 88 Points
This is a fruit bomb. Pleasing and smooth. Lots of pretty blackberry fruit and subtle tannins. This is sweeter than past vintages. Good QPR
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4/13/2013 - Sandydog Likes this wine: 90 Points
Smooth tannins short finish blackberries, currants on the nose
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2/7/2013 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine: 91 Points
What a great zinfandel. Very big and ripe, with layers of dense fruit on the nose and palate. Very well balanced. While the label indicates 15.7% alcohol, it's not hot at all (though you do feel it later).
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1/25/2013 - Johnc3 Likes this wine: 89 Points
fruity, high alcohol nice
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1/14/2013 - Eigerdog Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very nice, smooth. excellent with steaks. Have had several bottles and consistently good.
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12/28/2012 - ArizonaWineGuy wrote: flawed
Corked.
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12/26/2012 - Sbennis wrote: 89 Points
Served on Xmas day and was a big hit with the family. Good value for the price and worth another try.
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12/1/2012 - ocperu wrote: 91 Points
Strawberry was bursting through on the nose and the same went for the taste. Really good on day and mellowed out on Day 2.
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10/17/2012 - Cmhaggar wrote: 90 Points
Excellent fruit!
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9/4/2012 - noni15 wrote: 89 Points
First day, classic young Zin...a lot of berries and jammy....however, on the second day it calmed down showing more balance and longer finish. Good QPR.
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9/2/2012 - JumpAroundOnGrapes wrote: 92 Points
Big, jammy, smooth, delicious.
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8/11/2012 - lapazpdm wrote:
- Medium forming legs. It's balanced with a medium body. Smooth texture with a short finish.
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6/24/2012 - Buck naked wrote: 85 Points
Spice on the nose and berries on the palate. Somewhat sweet. Mild tannins.Although it is 15.7% alcohol, was not very hot right of the bottle. After breathing for a couple of hours it became very hot and spicy. Not bad, but could be a little dryer .
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4/26/2012 - OneLastSyrah wrote:
Pre-Hospice du Rhone 2012; 4/25/2012-4/27/2012 (Paso Robles, CA): Spicy nose with a bit of rubbery reduction. Softish berry and strawberry fruit. eh
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2/2/2012 - GregGH wrote: 89 Points
I am a limited Zin drinker ..this was suggested ... a slightly spicy Pinot Noir is an easy way to describe - very easy drinking - borderline sweet
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