Beautiful nose of candied cherry, pipe tobacco, clove, and vanilla. Palate: Oh so smooth, a thicker and more viscous and mouth-coating wine. Candied cherry, clove, sweet tobacco, a bit of vanilla, and a little smoky acidity. This is clearly reminiscent of the 2007. Day 2 it went mainly to candied cherry, lost the pipe tobacco and clove, and I was sorely disappointed. BUT it came back in a big way by day 4. This is a winner. 91-92 pts.
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Not as full and fruity as I remembered. Decanted over an hour, very needed, finally opened up and showed some fruit. Could it just be young? Not a lot of depth and minimal finish.
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Pepper and clove on the nose with very subtle cherry undertones. Medium bodied. Nice pepper and chocolate finish. We drank at one of our favorite wine bars, Brix. At this price point, it would be a great everyday wine and would also be a very good choice to serve at parties. PURA VIDA!
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11/23/2018 - grover91 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Not a standout zin, but served with turkey for Thanksgiving and paired very well.
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1/31/2015 - grover91 Likes this wine: 89 Points
A consistently good Zin, pairs well with appetizers or bbq
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5/26/2014 - Vinocrew wrote: 90 Points
Smooth, a little smokey, paired well with our pizza! Easy to drink.
The wine looks ruby colored. The legs are medium.
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4/20/2014 - MadisonWIneGuy wrote: 91 Points
Beautiful nose of candied cherry, pipe tobacco, clove, and vanilla.
Palate: Oh so smooth, a thicker and more viscous and mouth-coating wine. Candied cherry, clove, sweet tobacco, a bit of vanilla, and a little smoky acidity. This is clearly reminiscent of the 2007. Day 2 it went mainly to candied cherry, lost the pipe tobacco and clove, and I was sorely disappointed. BUT it came back in a big way by day 4. This is a winner. 91-92 pts.
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6/16/2013 - kylerogers wrote: 86 Points
Scents of tobacco and smoked meats.
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6/8/2013 - grover91 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Definitely decante, at least 1 hour. Nice fruit without being sweet. Hints of smoke. Drank standalone then with cheese. Good for a broad audience.
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1/31/2013 - Ron&nina wrote: 85 Points
I agree with most of the reviews here so far. Shows a little promise but definately needs more time if it is going to be any better.
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1/26/2013 - Willie Wild wrote: 78 Points
Just not much pop! Not bad but just not all that enjoyable.
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12/25/2012 - grover91 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Not as full and fruity as I remembered. Decanted over an hour, very needed, finally opened up and showed some fruit. Could it just be young? Not a lot of depth and minimal finish.
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11/2/2012 - grover91 Likes this wine: 91 Points
This is an excellent fruit forward zin with lots of depth and interest. Drinkable now.
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10/19/2012 - Euell Gophar wrote: 88 Points
Subtle flavors suggest a young Zin which can use more time in the cellar. Shows promise.
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10/15/2012 - Ksartain wrote: 88 Points
Excellent peppery clove with blackberry under currants.
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9/14/2012 - Nick&stace wrote: 87 Points
Pepper and clove on the nose with very subtle cherry undertones. Medium bodied. Nice pepper and chocolate finish. We drank at one of our favorite wine bars, Brix. At this price point, it would be a great everyday wine and would also be a very good choice to serve at parties.
PURA VIDA!
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1/1/2010 - sschaab wrote: 94 Points
First intro to Zinfandel
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