Big & bold with full fruit forward but not sweet, it's complex. A short decant helped smooth it out and the grippy tannins were subdued on second day. There is a lot of peppery notes which I like and a slight bitter aftertaste I'm not sure I do . Overall I feel there is good quality, robust flavor snd lots to enjoy. I might rate this vintage 89.
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2009 Ballentine Vineyards Petite Sirah Fig Tree Vineyard
8/2/2014 - Markb1953 wrote:
Big & bold with full fruit forward but not sweet, it's complex. A short decant helped smooth it out and the grippy tannins were subdued on second day. There is a lot of peppery notes which I like and a slight bitter aftertaste I'm not sure I do . Overall I feel there is good quality, robust flavor snd lots to enjoy. I might rate this vintage 89.
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2008 Rued Zinfandel
4/2/2014 - Markb1953 wrote: 90 Points
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2009 Rutherford Hill Merlot Napa Valley
3/13/2014 - Markb1953 wrote:
Cherry fruit up front but turns a bit sour and has short finish. Not one I would buy sgain.
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