This wine is still holding its own even after the recommended drink date. Has black cherry and nice earth tones, with a hint of peppery nose. Nice finish. The tannins have almost disappeared, so I need to drink my last three bottles of this vintage by early - mid 2017. This is a very nice zin.
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Better than expected, nice balance between the black cherry and raspberry fruit. Smooth, soft finish, with hints of vanilla and earth. Not as overdone as a lot of Zin's from Amador.
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30% from their Deaver vineyard. Nose shows black cherry, raspberry, not overly Zin-like. Palate pretty nicely expressive, sweet strawberry, raspberry, red cherry, juicy profile, medium tannins backing it up. Solid entry level stuff.
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At Capital Grille in Philadelphia with a burger, turned out to be a great pairing...
Rich nose of dark fruits, berry, earth. Texture is chewy and thick but not heavy...would describe as fruit forward but most comes out mid palate - plums, pomegranate, dark fruits, liqueur,, cherry, dark chocolate.
Would be a great pairing with BBQ, steaks, spicy chicken. Like most Zins, this guy is ready now and drinking well, wouldn't wait.
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decanted 1 hour, drank with BLT sandwiches. perfect. slightly sharp and just strong enough to stand up to the sandwiches. Also light enough for a summer evening.
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11/15/2016 - WineBugz69 Likes this wine: 91 Points
This wine is still holding its own even after the recommended drink date. Has black cherry and nice earth tones, with a hint of peppery nose. Nice finish. The tannins have almost disappeared, so I need to drink my last three bottles of this vintage by early - mid 2017. This is a very nice zin.
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11/29/2014 - Dwhiteley Likes this wine: 88 Points
Great with smoked ribs. Decanted for 2 hours.
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12/7/2013 - wineshaman wrote: 89 Points
Better than expected, nice balance between the black cherry and raspberry fruit. Smooth, soft finish, with hints of vanilla and earth. Not as overdone as a lot of Zin's from Amador.
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11/21/2013 - GTFreek wrote:
30% from their Deaver vineyard. Nose shows black cherry, raspberry, not overly Zin-like. Palate pretty nicely expressive, sweet strawberry, raspberry, red cherry, juicy profile, medium tannins backing it up. Solid entry level stuff.
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7/30/2013 - walkerjfw wrote: 90 Points
At Capital Grille in Philadelphia with a burger, turned out to be a great pairing...
Rich nose of dark fruits, berry, earth. Texture is chewy and thick but not heavy...would describe as fruit forward but most comes out mid palate - plums, pomegranate, dark fruits, liqueur,, cherry, dark chocolate.
Would be a great pairing with BBQ, steaks, spicy chicken. Like most Zins, this guy is ready now and drinking well, wouldn't wait.
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7/14/2013 - mhaugen Likes this wine: 89 Points
decanted 1 hour, drank with BLT sandwiches. perfect. slightly sharp and just strong enough to stand up to the sandwiches. Also light enough for a summer evening.
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6/16/2013 - Wine Gent Likes this wine: 90 Points
Event - Family - Nephew T.; 6/15/2013-6/16/2013 (San Diego, CA): Bouquet berry. Taste berry, cherry, plum. Texture chewy. Good pairing with Calabrese salami (sweet, honey flavors). Tasted at Vin de Syrah parlor in San Diego, CA.
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