Bright ruby color. Forward nose of cherry fruit and hints of spice, followed by subtle earthiness. Rich, layered palate of cherry fruits with hints of raspberry and licorice, explodes with vibrant acidity and then fades away gracefully leaving just a twinge of sharp tannins on the end. Alcohol is hardly noticeable, despite being reported 15.6%. Very solid, fruity, hedonistic zin. Ready to drink. 92 pts.
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1/2/2014 - skifree wrote: 82 Points
Not my style of wine or even Zin for that matter. Very sweet, cherry pie flavors. Strange after taste, almost a hint of something metallic.
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11/27/2013 - mobie wrote: 85 Points
Very funky nose in first opening. Hints of blackberry but still seemed very hot for a 2006. Not very complex and not one of my favorites.
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3/30/2013 - Wino Laurie wrote: 90 Points
Another Big Zin from Consentino. Pleasantly surprised that holding the wine did nothing to diminish its structure and overall fruit forward taste.
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11/13/2011 - silbakor wrote: 88 Points
Intensely oaky vanilla nose. Classic old vine zin flavors, with just barely balanced oak. Big. Drink now; don't hold.
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2/27/2011 - SamAdams wrote:
Excellent, full bodied, smooth Zin. Very nice
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5/9/2010 - Steve Jones wrote: 90 Points
Raspberry and strawberry and beautiful spice and fruit. The alcohol was almost oppressively high at 15.6%- very hot.
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2/21/2010 - theduck wrote: 86 Points
Ripe pie cherries, berries, earthy, cedar, and nutmeg.
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10/25/2009 - shb6798 wrote: 87 Points
Very good bottle. enjoyed the big zin. Ripe fruit on the front end, simple wine, not very complex - enjoyed it very much though as a good drinking Zin
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9/8/2009 - Ryanmb3 wrote: 90 Points
Went very well with filet
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9/7/2009 - Volhawk wrote: 92 Points
Bright ruby color. Forward nose of cherry fruit and hints of spice, followed by subtle earthiness. Rich, layered palate of cherry fruits with hints of raspberry and licorice, explodes with vibrant acidity and then fades away gracefully leaving just a twinge of sharp tannins on the end. Alcohol is hardly noticeable, despite being reported 15.6%. Very solid, fruity, hedonistic zin. Ready to drink. 92 pts.
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4/1/2009 - jimbo23 wrote: 92 Points
Cedar, anise, cocoa. Very enjoyable. One of our favorite Zins.
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