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2011 Limerick Lane Zinfandel Block 1910
7/6/2016 - jsums wrote: 93 Points
Dark ruby color. Nose: blackberry, blueberry, dried black cherry, and black fig with accents of mocha, tobacco, black tea, black olive tapenade, leather, licorice, clove, cola, vanilla, cinnamon stick, Thai basil, and violets. Medium/full body on the palate: blackberry, blueberry, dried black cherry, and black fig framed by tobacco, clove, star anise, cinnamon stick, vanilla, kalamata olive, cola, peppercorn, bay leaf, and dark chocolate. Bright acidity. Moderate tannins. Lingering berry skin, tobacco, herbs, clove, and star anise on the long finish. Deep, gutsy, complex, structured, and with superb balance and intense focus. Pair with dry-rubbed BBQ pork ribs, smoked beef brisket, lamb chops in demi-glace, char-grilled marinated flank steak, lamb saag, or bleu cheese with fruit chutney. Drink over the next 3-5 years.
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2010 William Gordon Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
5/9/2016 - jsums wrote: 90 Points
Dark ruby color. Nose: blackberry, red & black cherry, blueberry, and black fig with accents of tobacco, cedar, black tea, licorice root, violets, clove, baking spices, balsamic, leather, and vanilla. Medium/full body on the palate: blackberry, blueberry, black fig, and red & black cherry framed by tobacco, black tea, balsamic, licorice root, clove, cola, baking spices, pink peppercorn, and vanilla. Bright acidity. Moderate tannins. Lingering berry skin, clove, cola, tobacco/tea, and pink peppercorn on the moderate/long finish. Old-school structure. Very Alexander Valley in flavor profile. Pair with grilled sausages, hanger steak, seared duck breast, filet Mignon with gorgonzola, prime rib, or a varied cheese board. Drink over the next 3-5 years.
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2012 Adelaida Cabernet Sauvignon End Post
4/11/2016 - jsums wrote: 91 Points
Ruby color. Nose: black raspberry, red & black currant, black cherry and black fig with accents of tobacco, cedar, dates, licorice root, baking spices, leather, cola, clove, black peppercorn and dark chocolate. Medium/full body on the palate: black cherry, black raspberry, black fig, blueberry, and black plum framed by tobacco, dark chocolate, dates, baking spices, licorice root, clove, and cola. Medium acidity. Moderate/lighter tannins. Lingering berry skin, tobacco, dates, cola, and baking spices on the moderate/long finish. Expressive, silky textured, well balanced, and a spectacular value. Pair with grilled or roasted meats, BBQ ribs, burgers, filet Mignon with demi-glace, bacon wrapped dates, or bleu cheeses. Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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