Probably should have had it sooner, but still very good. The epitome of a California Zinfandel. I have always enjoyed their wines. This one was well balanced in its fruitiness and dryness. Recommended.
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D1h. Garnet red, yellowish tinged, 4.5. Spicy bouquet with ripe red fruit, some ketone stuff behind. Mellow harmonious palate, low tannin, some acidity, dark fruits in the elegant finish. Drink now-2025. To this day the most elegant well balanced Zinfandel I have tasted. And still going strong. Bravo!
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Nice enough with dinner but even better when I woke up at 2 a.m. and couldn't get back to sleep. So I had two more glasses between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. Then I went to bed. Woke up at 10 very satisfied. So it's like that.
Usually a big fan of Frog's Leap, but not as crazy about this zin. It's smooth with good body and certainly drinkable. The nose is thin with an acidic quality. The tannins are a bit harsh without much fruit to balance them. The finish is non-existent. Not your usual Frog.
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Decanted 1h. Clear red, red rim, 5. Generous nose, ripe red berries, pebber, Merlot/south Rhône like. Well rounded harmonious palate, fine balance. Drink now-2015. The most elegant Zinfandel I have sampled. Very fine
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Refreshing at cellar temperature, smooth texture, no decant needed. Beautiful light ruby color, lighter than a typical cali zin. Pleasant berry and chocolate flavors made this a wonderful wine that wasn't too spicy. Remembering our trip to this fantastic winery/tasting room was a plus also, strolling through their gardens, picking strawberries and artichokes, and having their chickens beg us for a sip...
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The nose is clean, medium intensity, and shows fruit and spice character.
THe palate is dry, medium + acidity (only for Zinfandel) and medium + tannin (again, only for Zinfandel). Alcohol is not present. Body is medium showing off some tannins (so for zifnandel medium +), and body is medium - (I hate that figure but...) flavor intensity is there. The length is medium, with fruit holding right alongside the tannin.s
This is of high quality in my estimation and one of the few zinfandels that well develop well.
A claret style of Zinfandel.
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Boring! It's always tough when your expectations are high as you pull the cork, but I had heard good things about this wine so was particularly let down when I popped-and-poured this only to find that the traditional bright fruit and spices that any zin lover craves were so subtle as to be a major letdown. Mid palate was also boring. Finish almost non-existent. For $25, there are plenty of other good zins. The $20 Mauritson zin, is much more expressive, while the Seven Deadly Zins for about $14 is better that this Frogs Leap.
There is a chance that this bottle was oxidized, but the cork was tight. Given this experience, I would not buy this wine again although I would try it again if served.
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This Zin had a nice nose some black licorice, but at first taste did not impress, it was somewhat flat and the finish lacked depth. This is after being open about an hour. I must have had an older vintage with some age at Capital Grille, Las Vegas. I will be patient and keep the 750ml and 1.5l, cellared to see if it improves over the next year or two.
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Opened at cellar temp. Pop-n-pour. Powdery, dark fruit aromas with some slight underbrush and white pepper. In the mouth there is pleasant acidity that is joined with light, but unrefined tannins. Some bright berry flavors come out that leads on to a medium finish. A simple, old school Zinfandel that isn't a sledgehammer to the tongue and nose.
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This wine is definitely not for those who are looking for overly concentrated sweet Zinfandels. This wine is more elegant and finesse with a medium body, and a surprisingly low alcohol of 13.4%. This is one of the best Zinfandels I have had in awhile in that it is balanced. It has the acidity, structure and tannin for long term aging potential. It gives off aromas of boysenberry, cardamon, cassis and cocoa powder. It tastes of boysenberry, ripe cherry, licorice and cocoa powder. This wine is not ready to drink, it needs some time in the cellar, it should easily improve for at least 10+ years from vintage date, and I am being very conservative in that aging window.
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I would be surprised if this is 100% zin. The nose was closer to Cab. Since Cali wines can be 25% anything else without stating what, this may have a good amount of something else added. It was intentionally stingy in fruitiness with undertones of earthiness. Not a thing wrong with it, but would not be my personal favorite of the cabs in my cellar.
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K&L Charity Event. Nose of berries on a hot summer day, touch of earth and spice, more of the same on the palate, elegant and expressive, subdued zinfandel quality for my taste, medium body and medium finish.
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4/26/2022 - kassim10 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Probably should have had it sooner, but still very good. The epitome of a California Zinfandel. I have always enjoyed their wines. This one was well balanced in its fruitiness and dryness. Recommended.
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2/3/2020 - asgerG wrote: 92 Points
D1h. Garnet red, yellowish tinged, 4.5. Spicy bouquet with ripe red fruit, some ketone stuff behind. Mellow harmonious palate, low tannin, some acidity, dark fruits in the elegant finish. Drink now-2025. To this day the most elegant well balanced Zinfandel I have tasted. And still going strong. Bravo!
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11/23/2014 - miramateev Likes this wine:
Still lovely
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12/5/2013 - blind troglodyte wrote:
Nice enough with dinner but even better when I woke up at 2 a.m. and couldn't get back to sleep. So I had two more glasses between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. Then I went to bed. Woke up at 10 very satisfied. So it's like that.
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7/5/2013 - ljones Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nice spicy zin, elegant, no heat, well balanced. Why does everyone else make monster zins?
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5/11/2013 - grover91 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Usually a big fan of Frog's Leap, but not as crazy about this zin. It's smooth with good body and certainly drinkable. The nose is thin with an acidic quality. The tannins are a bit harsh without much fruit to balance them. The finish is non-existent. Not your usual Frog.
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12/30/2012 - asgerG wrote: 90 Points
Decanted 1h. Clear red, red rim, 5. Generous nose, ripe red berries, pebber, Merlot/south Rhône like. Well rounded harmonious palate, fine balance. Drink now-2015. The most elegant Zinfandel I have sampled. Very fine
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12/29/2012 - ogres3 Likes this wine: 88 Points
A somewhat lightweight zin, trending toward a pinot. Zesty fruit and pairs well with pasta.
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9/15/2012 - jawegs wrote: 82 Points
Rather weak and wattery
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2/11/2012 - Sonoma Style Likes this wine: 90 Points
il mondo vecchio
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12/16/2011 - nycfan wrote: 88 Points
Pleasantly surprised...drinking well right now with good flavor and little heat.
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4/2/2011 - Sonoma Style wrote: 89 Points
Refreshing at cellar temperature, smooth texture, no decant needed. Beautiful light ruby color, lighter than a typical cali zin. Pleasant berry and chocolate flavors made this a wonderful wine that wasn't too spicy. Remembering our trip to this fantastic winery/tasting room was a plus also, strolling through their gardens, picking strawberries and artichokes, and having their chickens beg us for a sip...
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1/17/2011 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Color is clear, medium, ruby.
The nose is clean, medium intensity, and shows fruit and spice character.
THe palate is dry, medium + acidity (only for Zinfandel) and medium + tannin (again, only for Zinfandel). Alcohol is not present. Body is medium showing off some tannins (so for zifnandel medium +), and body is medium - (I hate that figure but...) flavor intensity is there. The length is medium, with fruit holding right alongside the tannin.s
This is of high quality in my estimation and one of the few zinfandels that well develop well.
A claret style of Zinfandel.
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12/26/2010 - Teafan wrote: 85 Points
Good mellow. Pepper cherry
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9/20/2010 - gesusser wrote: 85 Points
thin not much body to this ; no legs; but pleasant
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8/11/2010 - laxman wrote: 86 Points
Boring! It's always tough when your expectations are high as you pull the cork, but I had heard good things about this wine so was particularly let down when I popped-and-poured this only to find that the traditional bright fruit and spices that any zin lover craves were so subtle as to be a major letdown. Mid palate was also boring. Finish almost non-existent. For $25, there are plenty of other good zins. The $20 Mauritson zin, is much more expressive, while the Seven Deadly Zins for about $14 is better that this Frogs Leap.
There is a chance that this bottle was oxidized, but the cork was tight. Given this experience, I would not buy this wine again although I would try it again if served.
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8/1/2010 - Riskreward78 wrote: 84 Points
This Zin had a nice nose some black licorice, but at first taste did not impress, it was somewhat flat and the finish lacked depth. This is after being open about an hour. I must have had an older vintage with some age at Capital Grille, Las Vegas. I will be patient and keep the 750ml and 1.5l, cellared to see if it improves over the next year or two.
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7/29/2010 - team-blackburn wrote: 87 Points
A good week night bottle.
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5/26/2010 - jakuda wrote:
Opened at cellar temp. Pop-n-pour. Powdery, dark fruit aromas with some slight underbrush and white pepper. In the mouth there is pleasant acidity that is joined with light, but unrefined tannins. Some bright berry flavors come out that leads on to a medium finish. A simple, old school Zinfandel that isn't a sledgehammer to the tongue and nose.
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4/2/2010 - Renegade wrote: 94 Points
This wine is definitely not for those who are looking for overly concentrated sweet Zinfandels. This wine is more elegant and finesse with a medium body, and a surprisingly low alcohol of 13.4%. This is one of the best Zinfandels I have had in awhile in that it is balanced. It has the acidity, structure and tannin for long term aging potential. It gives off aromas of boysenberry, cardamon, cassis and cocoa powder. It tastes of boysenberry, ripe cherry, licorice and cocoa powder. This wine is not ready to drink, it needs some time in the cellar, it should easily improve for at least 10+ years from vintage date, and I am being very conservative in that aging window.
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3/26/2010 - Niagara wrote: 85 Points
Restrained, somewhat understated Zinfandel with plenty of fruit and good acidity.
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3/20/2010 - Indulge-Gourmet wrote: 85 Points
Not much fruit on the nose, not jammy like I remember tasting it at the winery. A little peppery but short on the finish.
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3/8/2010 - tginther wrote: 89 Points
Excellent Zin. Earthiness undertone with wild berry characteristics.
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1/28/2010 - nzinkgraf wrote:
Zinfandel (Waterford Wine Co., Milwaukee): First bottle was corked. Second was muted nose. Thin palate. Innocuous. Easily forgettable.
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12/3/2009 - malbecgal wrote: 89 Points
I would be surprised if this is 100% zin. The nose was closer to Cab. Since Cali wines can be 25% anything else without stating what, this may have a good amount of something else added. It was intentionally stingy in fruitiness with undertones of earthiness. Not a thing wrong with it, but would not be my personal favorite of the cabs in my cellar.
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6/28/2000 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 88 Points
K&L Charity Event. Nose of berries on a hot summer day, touch of earth and spice, more of the same on the palate, elegant and expressive, subdued zinfandel quality for my taste, medium body and medium finish.
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