This has moderated with time in the cellar, with medium-light tannins, some cherry and blackberry, very little pepper and spices. Very light oak. It is time to drink this up; no longer improving with age. A great wine for diverse tastes - this won’t offend anybody and pairs agreeably with many foods and pallettes.
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This is very smooth now. Lots of fruit, most tannins have disappeared. The wine is actually quite versatile now and goes with a wide variety of foods. Enjoyed with a roast lamb tonight and it was lovely, but unlike many syrah/shiraz it did not overwhelm the lamb.
I would drink up what is remaining
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Seems at peak. Heavy tobacco flavors, well integrated tannins. If this had fruit earlier, the fruit is there upon first opening but diminishes after a couple of hours. Enjoyable and drink up now
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2016 Foppiano Zinfandel
4/2/2024 - murphsmurf Likes this wine:
This has moderated with time in the cellar, with medium-light tannins, some cherry and blackberry, very little pepper and spices. Very light oak. It is time to drink this up; no longer improving with age. A great wine for diverse tastes - this won’t offend anybody and pairs agreeably with many foods and pallettes.
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2014 Burgess Syrah
3/31/2024 - murphsmurf Likes this wine: 84 Points
This is very smooth now. Lots of fruit, most tannins have disappeared. The wine is actually quite versatile now and goes with a wide variety of foods. Enjoyed with a roast lamb tonight and it was lovely, but unlike many syrah/shiraz it did not overwhelm the lamb.
I would drink up what is remaining
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2008 Charles Melton Nine Popes
2/18/2024 - murphsmurf Likes this wine: 90 Points
Seems at peak. Heavy tobacco flavors, well integrated tannins. If this had fruit earlier, the fruit is there upon first opening but diminishes after a couple of hours. Enjoyable and drink up now
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