Nose was super cocoa and fragrances of dates. Initial flavors were super fruit forward, raisin flavors and finishes dry quickly. Complex and coats the tongue thoroughly with a viscous layer, opening smoothly on the palate.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Good overall zin for the price. Nice varietal nose with some light fruity notes; nice dark color; good body and structure. Pairs well with food; over powers lighter food. Earthy notes on the palate along with red fruit and some oak. Reasonably well integrated
1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No
/ Comment
Decent zin whose intensity varies based on the food its paired with. Definitely works with burgers, etc. Withlighter fare, the oak becomes more pronounced, not in a good way. Still not as overoaked as most CA zins and good for what it is.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Nice "go to" bottle for burgers and similar, even works with some Italian food. Zin jumps out on both nose and palate; plenty of oak, esp. on the finish but well controlled.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Eðalklúbbur, haustsmakk #1 2023 (Marbakkabraut 12): Loftað í 1-2 tíma. Meðaldökkur litur. Brenndir tónar í nefi og gúmmí. Undirliggjandi sæta. Frekar smeðjuleg lykt. Þarna voru líka svört kirsuber. Þegar var bragðað á víninu komu fram: Hvítur pipar, vanilla og talsverð sæta. Þarna var líka mikil sýra og lakkrís. Í lokin komu fram kaffitónar. Vínið var kannski ekki alveg að gera sig fyrst en eftir að hafa smakkað hin tvö vínin í zinfandel hópnum og svo smakkað þetta til baka þá var þetta vín áberandi best af þeim.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Continues to be a nice example of a CA zin at a decent price. A bit too much oak initially in this bottle but still very nice; paired well with some pasta; would hold up to more robust food as well.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
By the glass. On the nose notes of wild berries stand out over others of cocoa powder and wood. Refreshing acidity and markedly tannic finish on the palate. Just to match food.
Por copas. En nariz destacan las notas a bayas silvestres sobre otras a polvo de cacao y madera. Refrescante acidez y final marcadamente tánico al paladar. Para acompañar comida.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
What a great find! A real zinfandel, like from years ago. All of the varietal notes and character w/o anything artificial. Light to med nose with bramble and earthy notes. That continues on the palate with medium body plus some red fruit (cherries?) and a hint of spice. Tannins well controlled and, mercifully, very little sign of oak; just a few hints here and there that taste like they belong.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
A super good Big CA Zinn. deep purple to just a shade of garnet Blueberry, blackberry on the nose Medium plus to high alcohol medium acid Full body Fine, silky, ripe tannin A great QPR
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
No formal notes, but this was very nice. First zinfandel I have bought in years, and I enjoyed it. Will pick up some more the next time I am at Costco.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Medium garnet. Cherries, raspberry, and violets on the nose. Some heat. A bit of a darker profile on the palate. Black cherry, blackberry, plum, and cedar. Mid-weight overall, certainly not jammy. A bit medicinal at times, but overall a decently balanced Zin for the price point. Lots of pleasure and not heavy. 14.5 abv
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Peppery cherry, mulberry, and green peppercorn aromas display a briary, brambly character. Smooth, full bodied, with a core of dark fruit and licorice flavors that continue the brambly, peppery theme. Always an excellent value for such a quality Zin.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Good value at around $20. Decanted twenty minutes. Tangy black raspberry and dried herbs. Blood orange on the finish. Satiny tannins. Will be buying more tomorrow.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Nose of bright fruit, cherry, raspberry. Medium long finish, juicy mouthfeel, good acidity, nicely balanced with tannins which are soft yet provide nice body. Improves with aeration bringing out more fruit and spiciness. Great buy for the price. Definitely will buy again.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
3/14/2024 - ValLovesWine Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nose was super cocoa and fragrances of dates. Initial flavors were super fruit forward, raisin flavors and finishes dry quickly. Complex and coats the tongue thoroughly with a viscous layer, opening smoothly on the palate.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
1/3/2024 - wgilbert3 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Good overall zin for the price. Nice varietal nose with some light fruity notes; nice dark color; good body and structure. Pairs well with food; over powers lighter food. Earthy notes on the palate along with red fruit and some oak. Reasonably well integrated
1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment
12/20/2023 - wgilbert3 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Decent zin whose intensity varies based on the food its paired with. Definitely works with burgers, etc. Withlighter fare, the oak becomes more pronounced, not in a good way.
Still not as overoaked as most CA zins and good for what it is.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
11/10/2023 - Docemann5 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Friday night sushi. Pop and pour
Dark violet color. Bouqet strawberry spice. Dry mild tanins. Full passion fruit craisin. Back end spice, pepper, tart plum skin.
Went well with sushi. Not a white guy so this worked real well.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
10/30/2023 - jermsd Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very good plum, currant, and blackberry.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
10/9/2023 - cmcleish wrote:
Buy more! Solid zin for steak.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
9/26/2023 - wgilbert3 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice "go to" bottle for burgers and similar, even works with some Italian food. Zin jumps out on both nose and palate; plenty of oak, esp. on the finish but well controlled.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
9/1/2023 - bitdrerik wrote: 88 Points
Eðalklúbbur, haustsmakk #1 2023 (Marbakkabraut 12): Loftað í 1-2 tíma.
Meðaldökkur litur.
Brenndir tónar í nefi og gúmmí. Undirliggjandi sæta. Frekar smeðjuleg lykt. Þarna voru líka svört kirsuber.
Þegar var bragðað á víninu komu fram: Hvítur pipar, vanilla og talsverð sæta. Þarna var líka mikil sýra og lakkrís. Í lokin komu fram kaffitónar.
Vínið var kannski ekki alveg að gera sig fyrst en eftir að hafa smakkað hin tvö vínin í zinfandel hópnum og svo smakkað þetta til baka þá var þetta vín áberandi best af þeim.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
7/4/2023 - OldHick95 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still drinking well (see note from 2021). Strong core of juicy black fruit with the dried herb and bitter elements more in balance. Chalky tannins.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
7/2/2023 - wgilbert3 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice Zin; perfect with burgers, even paired OK with stuffed shells. Would be perfect with a bit less oak but the Zin character and fruit still shines.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
6/11/2023 - wgilbert3 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Continues to be a nice example of a CA zin at a decent price. A bit too much oak initially in this bottle but still very nice; paired well with some pasta; would hold up to more robust food as well.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
6/9/2023 - wgilbert3 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice zin
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
5/27/2023 - dfusina wrote: 91 Points
Quite nice.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
3/21/2023 - wgilbert3 Likes this wine: 89 Points
A little more oak than I remembered from the previous bottle but otherwise still a very nice, prototypical Zin, in my book.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
3/12/2023 - wgilbert3 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice zin, great with burgers, etc.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
3/5/2023 - Harley1199 wrote:
By the glass. On the nose notes of wild berries stand out over others of cocoa powder and wood. Refreshing acidity and markedly tannic finish on the palate. Just to match food.
Por copas. En nariz destacan las notas a bayas silvestres sobre otras a polvo de cacao y madera. Refrescante acidez y final marcadamente tánico al paladar. Para acompañar comida.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
3/2/2023 - wgilbert3 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice zin.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
2/23/2023 - wgilbert3 Likes this wine: 91 Points
What a great find! A real zinfandel, like from years ago. All of the varietal notes and character w/o anything artificial. Light to med nose with bramble and earthy notes. That continues on the palate with medium body plus some red fruit (cherries?) and a hint of spice. Tannins well controlled and, mercifully, very little sign of oak; just a few hints here and there that taste like they belong.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
2/10/2023 - The Rooster Likes this wine: 89 Points
One of the best Zins I've ever had. Hands down. Actually, it's a blend with a small amount (19%) of Petit Syrah added.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
1/28/2023 - J+B_Wines wrote: flawed
Corked. Which is unfortunate it’s a great wine when not flawed
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
12/23/2022 - jackisreallyback wrote: 90 Points
Solidly drinkable Zin, medium bodied, pretty dry. East drinking
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
11/3/2022 - corkscrews Likes this wine: 89 Points
A nose of some cherry and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with cherry, raspberry, with white pepper on finish. www.winelx.com
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
10/17/2022 - W20W Likes this wine: 89 Points
Easy drinking balanced Zin.
1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment
9/10/2022 - crcarlson Likes this wine: 90 Points
A super good Big CA Zinn.
deep purple to just a shade of garnet
Blueberry, blackberry on the nose
Medium plus to high alcohol
medium acid
Full body
Fine, silky, ripe tannin
A great QPR
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
8/28/2022 - NutmegNative Likes this wine: 90 Points
A tasty zinfandel. BlackBerry and black mulberry notes. Very petite syrah-like in flavor and mouthfeel.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
8/19/2022 - wabi47 Likes this wine: 90 Points
dark; still young with some baby fat; deep mixed wild berry with some earth and garrigue; deep fruit but avoids being too ripe or sweet; solid.
1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment
8/8/2022 - happytom Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nice Zin. Paired well with Ethiopian takeout. Would give it a 90 the first day. Was even better day 2.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
7/22/2022 - gharter Likes this wine: 88 Points
Dark fruit aromas, not jammy. Similar flavors with black pepper in a medium well balanced finish.
1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment
7/14/2022 - snarfglk Likes this wine: 90 Points
good even zin without excessive alcohol (14.5%)
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
7/7/2022 - Chateaunole-du-Pape Likes this wine: 90 Points
No formal notes, but this was very nice. First zinfandel I have bought in years, and I enjoyed it. Will pick up some more the next time I am at Costco.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
6/29/2022 - snarfglk Likes this wine: 90 Points
even zin without rough edges, alcohol in check. nice wine
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
6/24/2022 - Zinlady Likes this wine: 90 Points
Big. Raspberry fruit. Fills mouth Nice finish.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
6/2/2022 - timdavis130 wrote: 88 Points
Solid table wine.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
4/4/2022 - corkpalace wrote:
Medium garnet. Cherries, raspberry, and violets on the nose. Some heat. A bit of a darker profile on the palate. Black cherry, blackberry, plum, and cedar. Mid-weight overall, certainly not jammy. A bit medicinal at times, but overall a decently balanced Zin for the price point. Lots of pleasure and not heavy. 14.5 abv
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
3/5/2022 - Baron Slick wrote: 89 Points
Peppery cherry, mulberry, and green peppercorn aromas display a briary, brambly character. Smooth, full bodied, with a core of dark fruit and licorice flavors that continue the brambly, peppery theme. Always an excellent value for such a quality Zin.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
2/9/2022 - gscampbell12 wrote: 89 Points
Licorice, vanilla, semi full, chocolate
1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment
1/23/2022 - Angro Likes this wine: 88 Points
Still seems very young. Inexpensive, so it makes a nice weeknight drinker, but would probably be a bit more after holding a while longer.
1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment
1/18/2022 - Dean&Libby Likes this wine: 91 Points
Fruit and spice flavors exactly as described on the label. Vey tasty. Still young , and likely to improve with age.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
1/13/2022 - Decanthor Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very nice nose. Raspberry notes along with light spice. On the brighter, more acidic side of the zin spectrum.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
1/1/2022 - Lynnsu wrote: 99 Points
One o my faves!
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
12/23/2021 - OldHick95 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Good value at around $20. Decanted twenty minutes. Tangy black raspberry and dried herbs. Blood orange on the finish. Satiny tannins. Will be buying more tomorrow.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
12/22/2021 - SPfromTX Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nose of bright fruit, cherry, raspberry. Medium long finish, juicy mouthfeel, good acidity, nicely balanced with tannins which are soft yet provide nice body. Improves with aeration bringing out more fruit and spiciness. Great buy for the price. Definitely will buy again.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
12/18/2021 - Jobu wrote: 90 Points
Mixed berries, cherry, and plum. Pepper and licorice spice. Yummy. This is a really consistently good Zin and a great QPR.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
10/27/2021 - robmatic wrote: 90 Points
Packed with fruit and spice, quite an intense drink. Great value.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
5/26/2021 - merryberry Likes this wine: 90 Points
A restrained Zin that hits all the right notes. Very good value.
2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment
1/11/2021 - Virescit Vulnere Virtus Likes this wine: 88 Points
Pepper, dry, dark
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment