Heavy. Definately Zin like in that respect. But a nice blend. Almost chewy, this wine is wonderful and consistent within one vintage as the blend changes from year to year. One of my favorites. Dark and fruit forward with not a lot of pepper. Decant for 1 hpor at least.
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Fruity on the front end 30 minutes after opening. Nice drinking not acidic or tannic. Goes well with heavy foods. Pleasant , everyone like it and had no idea it was an under $10.00 bottle. Would buy again for a very nice party wine.
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2008 Orin Swift The Prisoner
4/17/2011 - LenV wrote: 93 Points
Heavy. Definately Zin like in that respect. But a nice blend. Almost chewy, this wine is wonderful and consistent within one vintage as the blend changes from year to year. One of my favorites. Dark and fruit forward with not a lot of pepper. Decant for 1 hpor at least.
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2007 Bernardus Winery Marinus
1/17/2011 - LenV wrote: 89 Points
Nice blend. Dark color, Smooth, not much tannin or acid. Fruit forward, smooooth finish. Just a great wine with dinner.
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2009 Castello di Gabbiano Chianti
1/9/2011 - LenV wrote: 84 Points
Fruity on the front end 30 minutes after opening. Nice drinking not acidic or tannic. Goes well with heavy foods. Pleasant , everyone like it and had no idea it was an under $10.00 bottle. Would buy again for a very nice party wine.
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