Silky smooth tannins balance with just the right amount of acidity and fruit. One of the more sophisticated zins I have drank. Probably has a few more years but why wait.
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In perfect balance, decent acidity, which is rare for fully ripe zins, mild tannins, full fruit, and maturity. Zinfandel doesn’t get much better than this.
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Fantastic from beginning to end. Loads of blueberries, vanilla, down pepper and strawberry bramble. Juicy and yielding yet not over the top. Slight acidity makes for some tart berry sensations with very modest tannins that don't dry you out. Medium finish. This wine leaves you wanting more.
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Wonderful expression of mountain fruit. Red and black fruits dance with rustic spices creating big broad shouldered Zinfandel with good structure. Everything is in balance here with all components making an appearance.
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1/26/2024 - jlgnml Likes this wine: 95 Points
Darker color. Sweet palate, long length, stunning wine. Time is on its side.
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5/12/2023 - jlgnml Likes this wine: 93 Points
Always liked this vineyard. Still a baby.
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4/3/2023 - jlgnml Likes this wine: 93 Points
Decanted for an hour. Super smooth on the palate and finish. Served with homemade pizza
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2/22/2021 - sdahar wrote: 93 Points
Silky smooth tannins balance with just the right amount of acidity and fruit. One of the more sophisticated zins I have drank. Probably has a few more years but why wait.
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3/16/2020 - jlgnml Likes this wine: 92 Points
Covid-19 Sheltered in Northern Illinois; 3/16/2020-4/3/2020: Dark fruit, youthful still has time to develop.
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3/1/2020 - ebert Likes this wine: 93 Points
Nice fruit and tannin balance with good acidity for a clean finish
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6/1/2019 - radumas Likes this wine: 95 Points
In perfect balance, decent acidity, which is rare for fully ripe zins, mild tannins, full fruit, and maturity. Zinfandel doesn’t get much better than this.
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8/6/2018 - Oldmanzin Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wonderful expression of red and dark fruits. Mediterranean spice plays a secondary role. Great texture and depth. Good juice!
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12/16/2017 - agillies Likes this wine: 97 Points
Er yum lovely smooth berries drinks very well buy again
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3/20/2017 - dfresh Likes this wine: 94 Points
Fantastic from beginning to end. Loads of blueberries, vanilla, down pepper and strawberry bramble. Juicy and yielding yet not over the top. Slight acidity makes for some tart berry sensations with very modest tannins that don't dry you out. Medium finish. This wine leaves you wanting more.
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1/30/2017 - Oldmanzin Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wonderful expression of mountain fruit. Red and black fruits dance with rustic spices creating big broad shouldered Zinfandel with good structure. Everything is in balance here with all components making an appearance.
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9/17/2016 - ebert Likes this wine: 92 Points
Great Zin. Elegant with good structure and should age well for years.
Bright fruit
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1/27/2016 - raiderwes wrote: 92 Points
very fine; much better than Black Chicken
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