Tastes of slightly stewed red and black fruits along with floral notes. Very little tannins and medium acidity. Has come together and needs to be drunk now as i don't see this getting any better.
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Aromas of stewed red and purple fruit with some floral notes. On the palate, it's mixed berry with a pop of pomegranate. Not much tannin, and a good kick of acid.
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This last bottle showed a lot of elegance in fruit and flowery notes. I suspect the wine is developing in this character. I am partial to big fruit and bold Zins and this is not one of those but it is a joy to drink
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This bottle showed very nice fruit and light oak flavors. it finished nicely but a big mouthful showed over the top flavors---too strong! I have noticed this in other bottles... too much flavor and not adequate balancing feature to make it pleasant Rating would be higher except for this feature
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Today this wine struck me as out of balance, a bit thin and slightly over acidic. Lots of big fruit but the end of the mouth showed that thinness. Finish was mostly fruit with only a tiny light tannin
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This particular bottle struck me as what I expected: A medium body with delicate feminine features. Fruit seems to dance on the tongue rather than attacking it like many Zins. Finish was light to medium and lasted surprisingly long
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Popped and poured. My last bottle and easily the best showing yet of the six-pack, which has incrementally improved over the last couple years. Dark violet color. Huge nose of dark brambles mixed with some under-brush. Blackberry pie on the palate. Tannins are really soft at this point and there's enough acid to keep things interesting. Drink now.
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I was down in the basement trying to decide on a wine and once I emerged from the cellar, there was only one slice of pizza left. I guess that is what I get for my indecisiveness. Well, I have mixed feelings about this wine. I am a big fan of the winery in general, and this wine is a solid effort, but it is just not my style of Zin. Candied nose and palate, there is a bunch of Cherry Jolly Rancher here. The nose is a touch hot, despite having the ubiquitous alcohol of 14.5%. I like it enough, but again, not the style of Zin I relish. Very Good. thedrunkencyclist.com
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Score is price weighted. Maybe one of the best $15 bottles that ever passed through my hands. Has actually aged nicely and is a real treat. Try one tonight and tell me if you agree.
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Nose on this wine had a weird smell. It wasn't Brett and couldn't identify it but it was medium in intensity and had a earthy/organic quality.
Once that blew off after a couple hours, this drank well, with nice amounts of fruit on the palate, but backed by some spice notes. Did not taste much alcohol or oak. Compared to other tasting notes, I did not find this as overtly fruity as others described it.
This bottle was very feminie in style with a flowery nose and front end. The fruit is elegant and moderate red berries. Finish has a delicate smooth tannin along with a bit of spice
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A nose of some cherry and spice, medium garnet in color. A medium to full bodied single vineyard Zin, with black cherry, plum, some licorice and spice on finish. www.winelx.com
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A very smooth fruit forward zin with a great floral nose, muted pepper and just the right amount of tannins/acidity that make the mouth water for a good 60 seconds after you swallow. Not hot, not too spicy, just right.
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I think this wine is sensitive to its shipping, as it sits it seems to be coming to a more integrated wine. This one was smooth and silky with a light fruit and medium tannin. It had a somewhatvthin and seemingly watery body.
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My first bottle of a case. I was hoping for more. Medium fruit and varied red berries in the front; the middle had a strange vegetal taste - not bad but very different; the finish had a bit of acid and some nice smooth tannin
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Markabky better than the first bottle, after a 2 hour decant it became palletable, bottom line this is a dry dusty, tight zin. If you don't give this time open it will disappoint for sure. Paired well with pasta.
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Popped and poured at a restaurant. A bit brighter in color than most zins we are used to. Fruity nose, with a very subdued hint of spice. Quite acidic out of the bottle, but that began to dissipate at the second sip. After it calmed down, this drank well, with lost of fruit on the palate, overwhelming any spice or pepper. Did not taste much alcohol or oak. Might need some time, although the community drinking window is really short. OK for the money.
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Served at NYE dinner after about 1 hour opened. Primary sour cherry flavor with mild tannins and a bit disjointed, maybe an 87. Woke the next morning to find some remaining, married up a couple bottles, Vacuvin'd and tried again two days later. Remarkable difference, with the sourness smoothed out and a more restrained fruit emerging, more like a 90. Splitting the difference in my overall rating, but my advice is a long decant or even better if you let it sit open overnight.
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Very different than expected.. different other zins we've been consuming from Ridge, Unti, and V Sattui. Enjoyable, yet not my style.. very tangy and almost like grape juice. Tangy fruit is primary. Light tannins. Medium finish. Maybe needs more time, but not sure if more complexity will result.
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Cassis, vanilla and black cherry Kool-Aid on the nose, big fruit upfront, which lacks the complexity underneath. Make no mistake, this is a big, fruity Zin right now, but I think that time will serve this well--as that fruit calms down a bit, that complexity will start to show. Patience, my friend, patience. Very Good, will be more with time. thedrunkencyclist.com
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Really enjoyed the Morisoli. I still compare most Zins to the Elyse-Howell Mountain, which is one of my overall favorites. Worked nicely with Turkey Day dinner.
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4/21/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine: 93 Points
From magnum. Significant vibrance and freshness. Very enjoyable. We all know these don't last forever, so try one and share the enjoyment.
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2/12/2024 - wtianseter wrote: 85 Points
This bottle was really feeling it's age, No freshness anywhereStill an ok wine - not what it was
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9/10/2022 - JoeDwine wrote: 89 Points
Nice, elegant has become claret style with cellaring but drink up
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4/13/2022 - Cornwell wrote: 89 Points
At the very edge of its longevity. Tannins were subtle. Went well with bbq’d steaks
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9/11/2020 - td1836 wrote: 89 Points
Fine, but a little uninspiring. My bottle wasn't off like some of the other recent reviews had experienced.
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3/4/2020 - njgolfer wrote: 84 Points
No fruit left.
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10/19/2019 - njgolfer wrote:
Tastes of slightly stewed red and black fruits along with floral notes. Very little tannins and medium acidity. Has come together and needs to be drunk now as i don't see this getting any better.
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9/26/2019 - neurovino Does not like this wine: 80 Points
Terrible barnyard finish.
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6/9/2019 - Aztec94 wrote: 90 Points
Aromas of stewed red and purple fruit with some floral notes. On the palate, it's mixed berry with a pop of pomegranate. Not much tannin, and a good kick of acid.
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1/28/2019 - wtianseter wrote: 91 Points
Wine is developing and becoming more integrated and full with lots of flavors of flowers and berries.
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7/1/2018 - PVJC Does not like this wine: 88 Points
Disappointing, too much oak and not enough zin character, maybe just over the hill
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1/8/2018 - Tony Poli Likes this wine: 91 Points
A bit lighter bodied than I remembered. Paired with turkey chili, good comfort food, and a lighter bodied zin was just right.
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2/25/2017 - wtianseter wrote: 89 Points
This last bottle showed a lot of elegance in fruit and flowery notes. I suspect the wine is developing in this character. I am partial to big fruit and bold Zins and this is not one of those but it is a joy to drink
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2/1/2017 - MillerMcLeod Does not like this wine:
Not up to Elyse standards. Didn't compete with Caymus, Regusi, Martini.
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12/20/2016 - mossreport Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still showing really nicely.
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7/15/2016 - wtianseter wrote: 89 Points
This bottle showed very nice fruit and light oak flavors. it finished nicely but a big mouthful showed over the top flavors---too strong! I have noticed this in other bottles... too much flavor and not adequate balancing feature to make it pleasant Rating would be higher except for this feature
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7/10/2016 - wtianseter wrote: 86 Points
Today this wine struck me as out of balance, a bit thin and slightly over acidic. Lots of big fruit but the end of the mouth showed that thinness. Finish was mostly fruit with only a tiny light tannin
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6/11/2016 - dmitchell4 wrote:
Took to Sally & Lelands Reception to drink��
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5/31/2016 - wtianseter wrote: 89 Points
This particular bottle struck me as what I expected: A medium body with delicate feminine features. Fruit seems to dance on the tongue rather than attacking it like many Zins. Finish was light to medium and lasted surprisingly long
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5/16/2016 - monk1019 wrote: 92 Points
Wow. Very deceptively thin for a Napa Zin BUT oh wow, what a 1-2 punch!! Full-bodied and oh so full!!! Peppery and fruity but balanced. Yeah. Bravo!!
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3/13/2016 - thesternowl Likes this wine: 89 Points
Popped and poured. My last bottle and easily the best showing yet of the six-pack, which has incrementally improved over the last couple years. Dark violet color. Huge nose of dark brambles mixed with some under-brush. Blackberry pie on the palate. Tannins are really soft at this point and there's enough acid to keep things interesting. Drink now.
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2/23/2016 - mr21cbs wrote: 91 Points
This wine is singing! What a joy right now.
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12/30/2015 - dmitchell4 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Great QPR. Seemed ready to drink out of the bottle.
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10/2/2015 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 88 Points
I was down in the basement trying to decide on a wine and once I emerged from the cellar, there was only one slice of pizza left. I guess that is what I get for my indecisiveness. Well, I have mixed feelings about this wine. I am a big fan of the winery in general, and this wine is a solid effort, but it is just not my style of Zin. Candied nose and palate, there is a bunch of Cherry Jolly Rancher here. The nose is a touch hot, despite having the ubiquitous alcohol of 14.5%. I like it enough, but again, not the style of Zin I relish. Very Good. thedrunkencyclist.com
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9/19/2015 - 1961Vintage wrote: 94 Points
Score is price weighted. Maybe one of the best $15 bottles that ever passed through my hands. Has actually aged nicely and is a real treat. Try one tonight and tell me if you agree.
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9/10/2015 - njgolfer wrote:
Nose on this wine had a weird smell. It wasn't Brett and couldn't identify it but it was medium in intensity and had a earthy/organic quality.
Once that blew off after a couple hours, this drank well, with nice amounts of fruit on the palate, but backed by some spice notes. Did not taste much alcohol or oak. Compared to other tasting notes, I did not find this as overtly fruity as others described it.
Will try what is remaining on day 2.
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9/3/2015 - wtianseter wrote: 87 Points
This bottle was very feminie in style with a flowery nose and front end. The fruit is elegant and moderate red berries. Finish has a delicate smooth tannin along with a bit of spice
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9/2/2015 - mossreport Likes this wine: 91 Points
This zin is starting to get better. Of course right now it still needs some air and was better on days 2 and 3.
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7/15/2015 - Tony Poli Likes this wine: 91 Points
Much more integrated and balanced than the last bottle. Lots of fruit, muted spice, but quite enjoyable, especially with food.
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7/13/2015 - corkscrews Likes this wine: 87 Points
A nose of some cherry and spice, medium garnet in color. A medium to full bodied single vineyard Zin, with black cherry, plum, some licorice and spice on finish. www.winelx.com
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6/10/2015 - Mark1npt Likes this wine: 91 Points
A very smooth fruit forward zin with a great floral nose, muted pepper and just the right amount of tannins/acidity that make the mouth water for a good 60 seconds after you swallow. Not hot, not too spicy, just right.
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6/1/2015 - wtianseter wrote: 86 Points
I think this wine is sensitive to its shipping, as it sits it seems to be coming to a more integrated wine. This one was smooth and silky with a light fruit and medium tannin. It had a somewhatvthin and seemingly watery body.
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5/9/2015 - jhanne8 Likes this wine:
Didn't enjoy as much as my previous bottles...especially the second night.
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4/5/2015 - wtianseter wrote: 85 Points
My first bottle of a case. I was hoping for more. Medium fruit and varied red berries in the front; the middle had a strange vegetal taste - not bad but very different; the finish had a bit of acid and some nice smooth tannin
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3/21/2015 - Coupe 60 Likes this wine: 90 Points
PnP, sipped with out food. Modern style lush...tasty dark red fruit . generous oak, layered and rich. really liked this
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3/19/2015 - wino121 wrote: 89 Points
Markabky better than the first bottle, after a 2 hour decant it became palletable, bottom line this is a dry dusty, tight zin.
If you don't give this time open it will disappoint for sure.
Paired well with pasta.
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2/6/2015 - jackaroo Likes this wine:
Good the first night, better the second. Value.
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2/2/2015 - wino121 wrote: 86 Points
None eventful,,and I don't see any eventful things coming in the future..
Unfortunately I have 3 more.
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1/28/2015 - Tony Poli Likes this wine: 88 Points
Popped and poured at a restaurant. A bit brighter in color than most zins we are used to. Fruity nose, with a very subdued hint of spice. Quite acidic out of the bottle, but that began to dissipate at the second sip. After it calmed down, this drank well, with lost of fruit on the palate, overwhelming any spice or pepper. Did not taste much alcohol or oak. Might need some time, although the community drinking window is really short. OK for the money.
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1/24/2015 - fbrack wrote:
Disappointing - a bit tart and acidic, thinner than expected. Better second night. Perhaps time will help. 87 at best.
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1/19/2015 - jhanne8 wrote: 89 Points
Great zin. Similar nose to their Le Corbeau which I love.
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1/3/2015 - Dale Rattles Likes this wine: 89 Points
Served at NYE dinner after about 1 hour opened. Primary sour cherry flavor with mild tannins and a bit disjointed, maybe an 87. Woke the next morning to find some remaining, married up a couple bottles, Vacuvin'd and tried again two days later. Remarkable difference, with the sourness smoothed out and a more restrained fruit emerging, more like a 90. Splitting the difference in my overall rating, but my advice is a long decant or even better if you let it sit open overnight.
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12/25/2014 - gmat5497 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very nice wine especially for the price. Wish I had more.
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12/21/2014 - gmat5497 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Bold and smooth. Nice.
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12/20/2014 - horse wrote: 87 Points
Very different than expected.. different other zins we've been consuming from Ridge, Unti, and V Sattui. Enjoyable, yet not my style.. very tangy and almost like grape juice. Tangy fruit is primary. Light tannins. Medium finish. Maybe needs more time, but not sure if more complexity will result.
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12/19/2014 - Coupe 60 Likes this wine: 90 Points
PnP, Big dark fruit, with generous but not over the top oak treatment. Excellent value and a nice "delicious" drinker. Liked it a lot
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12/15/2014 - Bob & Sue Atlanta wrote: 88 Points
Not my style of zin......
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12/13/2014 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 88 Points
Cassis, vanilla and black cherry Kool-Aid on the nose, big fruit upfront, which lacks the complexity underneath. Make no mistake, this is a big, fruity Zin right now, but I think that time will serve this well--as that fruit calms down a bit, that complexity will start to show. Patience, my friend, patience. Very Good, will be more with time. thedrunkencyclist.com
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12/7/2014 - mr21cbs wrote: 90 Points
Lovely zin.
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11/27/2014 - TexasAg93 wrote: 89 Points
Really enjoyed the Morisoli. I still compare most Zins to the Elyse-Howell Mountain, which is one of my overall favorites. Worked nicely with Turkey Day dinner.
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11/25/2014 - gmat5497 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very nice. Peppery. Could be a little fuller but still very nice Zin
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11/25/2014 - Screameagle Does not like this wine: 86 Points
A pleasant wine but nothing special even though it was made with Morisoli grapes.
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11/23/2014 - Kesslerc14 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very nice amount of pepper and dark fruit. A good example of the Napa style of zinfandel.
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