Popped and poured upon receipt (after a week of shipping, not such a good idea, but I've been following this wine so long I just couldn't wait to taste it). I'll save the rest of the case for later. Somewhat light on both aroma and flavor, but both were good and I can't find a single flaw. My wife and I loved it for what it is - a very good wine and a great experience. I'm hoping more will emerge with time.
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Classic Zin jam/fruit bomb. Took first place in blind tasting versus Ballentine and Zynthesis. Might have been biased, since we all prefer fruit bomb Zins...
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2007 Crushpad Vayniac Cabernet Sauvignon
12/22/2009 - DOF wrote:
Popped and poured upon receipt (after a week of shipping, not such a good idea, but I've been following this wine so long I just couldn't wait to taste it). I'll save the rest of the case for later. Somewhat light on both aroma and flavor, but both were good and I can't find a single flaw. My wife and I loved it for what it is - a very good wine and a great experience. I'm hoping more will emerge with time.
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2007 Elena Zinfandel
5/29/2009 - DOF wrote: 90 Points
Classic Zin jam/fruit bomb. Took first place in blind tasting versus Ballentine and Zynthesis. Might have been biased, since we all prefer fruit bomb Zins...
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2006 Ballentine Vineyards Zinfandel Old Vines
5/29/2009 - DOF wrote: 88 Points
Classic Zin jam. Nice fruity nose and taste. Better on second day. Came in second when tasted blind versus Elena (1st) and Zynthesis (3rd).
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