Seriously brambly raspberry, mint, bing cherry, new leather nose with aspects of that mature Ridge strawberry preserves already falling into place. The oak manifests itself as fresh sawn cedar, there's a brief whiff of alcohol, and a powerful fruit sweetness - not sugar but ripeness - plus good acidity, leaving a cranberry sauce sweet/tart finish. 75% Alicante/25% Zinfandel, this actually reminds me a lot of good Priorat with its zingy, energetic sweet berry fruit. I'd say this is mature but will probably cruise along for many more years as well.
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Dark and extremely red. Sexy seductress nose. Blood and berries on a broad flavor specctrum with fidelity from cheese rind to orange juice to fresh cherry (at 12 years old!). May vere a little sweet but beautiful concentration. Dark and intense; this has years still ahead of it; a highlight of the Thanksgiving table.
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8/6/2017 - JBVino wrote:
Found hidden in the cellar. This was in a real good place. Lots of structure left and good texture and length on the palate. Fun find.
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12/23/2016 - beerenauslese Likes this wine: 92 Points
Delicious wine, still going strong
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1/18/2016 - andtheodor wrote: 91 Points
Seriously brambly raspberry, mint, bing cherry, new leather nose with aspects of that mature Ridge strawberry preserves already falling into place. The oak manifests itself as fresh sawn cedar, there's a brief whiff of alcohol, and a powerful fruit sweetness - not sugar but ripeness - plus good acidity, leaving a cranberry sauce sweet/tart finish. 75% Alicante/25% Zinfandel, this actually reminds me a lot of good Priorat with its zingy, energetic sweet berry fruit. I'd say this is mature but will probably cruise along for many more years as well.
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5/10/2015 - AlexHop wrote: 91 Points
surprisingly beautiful. Tannins are perfectly integrated but some fruit still present. Drink now. :)
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11/18/2010 - JDRFoster wrote: 89 Points
Very enjoyable blend. The Zin definitely added to rich, ripe fruit. Very well balanced.
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11/26/2009 - Rollerball wrote: 91 Points
Dark and extremely red. Sexy seductress nose. Blood and berries on a broad flavor specctrum with fidelity from cheese rind to orange juice to fresh cherry (at 12 years old!). May vere a little sweet but beautiful concentration. Dark and intense; this has years still ahead of it; a highlight of the Thanksgiving table.
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1/20/2007 - veniceslug1 wrote: 89 Points
Amazingly still fresh. Deep color. Nice spiciness. Still good dark fruit flavor.
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11/16/2004 - veniceslug1 wrote:
Beautiful dark ruby color. Flavor of tobacco and cedar predomiante. Underlying fruit flavors still present.
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