Well integrated, tasting great with still a good amount of fruit. My inventory is done and I would recommend drinking now before it fades.....probably still have another year before diminishing.
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Dull dark maroon with larger lighter rim; nose shows vanilla and balm with heady fruit that is thinner with age, some sour cherry and raspberry along with blue fruit; palate shows little structure but the acid has kept this together, pleasant fruit, slight brandy warmth on finish.
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Ok this Zin and I didn't make friends till the finish, just to let you know. The nose of was of dark berries and cigarette ash to me and slightly minerally. On the palate, very fruit forward and predictable, though the added Viognier gives it a kinky little twist at the end that I enjoyed. otherwise, meh.
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Showing some aged zin qualities along with the trademark Storybook cab-like cedar note in a medium weight, balanced, food-friendly package. A slight raisin note kept this from going to the next level. 88-89.
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1/30/2016 - Reno Wine Enthusiast Likes this wine: 93 Points
Well integrated, tasting great with still a good amount of fruit. My inventory is done and I would recommend drinking now before it fades.....probably still have another year before diminishing.
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4/11/2015 - Rezy13 wrote:
Dull dark maroon with larger lighter rim; nose shows vanilla and balm with heady fruit that is thinner with age, some sour cherry and raspberry along with blue fruit; palate shows little structure but the acid has kept this together, pleasant fruit, slight brandy warmth on finish.
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2/17/2013 - KravChick wrote:
Ok this Zin and I didn't make friends till the finish, just to let you know. The nose of was of dark berries and cigarette ash to me and slightly minerally. On the palate, very fruit forward and predictable, though the added Viognier gives it a kinky little twist at the end that I enjoyed. otherwise, meh.
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4/24/2012 - Tad GW wrote: 88 Points
50+5+11+15+7=88
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5/24/2009 - silton wrote: 89 Points
Showing some aged zin qualities along with the trademark Storybook cab-like cedar note in a medium weight, balanced, food-friendly package. A slight raisin note kept this from going to the next level. 88-89.
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8/17/2008 - PJP wrote:
delicious
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7/2/2007 - JoshuaG wrote: 90 Points
Very nice. Still have more time and needed 30 minutes to completely open up. I will wait another 6 months to a year to consume my final bottle.
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4/3/2007 - Chalmers wrote: 89 Points
Much better than first bottle... this one had an extra year on it. Beautiful berry bouquet.
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7/6/2006 - Chalmers wrote: 86 Points
Too soon... save the other bottles for another year or two.
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