Perhaps this was past its prime, but I am guessing that the harshness and lack of integration in this bottle was there from the beginning. Some nice flavors, but the initial comments say it all.
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Upon opening wine was hot. I decanted the wine and after 45 minutes some of the alchohol evaporated. Taste at this point is somewhat sweet with a long lingering finish. Smell is very muc like a ruby port. On the palate the wine shows signs of chocolate, cherry, and leather. Nice, but a little sweet for my taste. This is supposed to be as good as Turley, but I'm not sold . . . yet.
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12/14/2008 - CDStrombom wrote: 83 Points
Perhaps this was past its prime, but I am guessing that the harshness and lack of integration in this bottle was there from the beginning. Some nice flavors, but the initial comments say it all.
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4/27/2008 - mkparker wrote: 84 Points
Upon opening wine was hot. I decanted the wine and after 45 minutes some of the alchohol evaporated. Taste at this point is somewhat sweet with a long lingering finish. Smell is very muc like a ruby port. On the palate the wine shows signs of chocolate, cherry, and leather. Nice, but a little sweet for my taste. This is supposed to be as good as Turley, but I'm not sold . . . yet.
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2/10/2008 - Nickel wrote:
Aromatics reminded me more of Bordeaux than Zin. Really lovely, balanced, refined Zinfandel.
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3/10/2003 - Eric wrote: 85 Points
Roy Hersh's ESTG Zinfandel tasting: Hot nose. Smooth and spicy at first, but with searing heat and lots of structure. Clipped finish.
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