42nd Annual Zinfandel Retrospective - the 2015s (R&D's): Blind. Aromas of chocolate, vanilla, black zin fruit and dried herbs. Flavors of raspberry, boysenberry, plum, pepper and chocolate. Lacks a little in the midpalate and finish, but otherwise decent. (R&D)
My #8, Domino's #7 Group #2, 43 pts
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This was the worst of 3 bottles, tried 3 times to give it a chance, but just an unbalanced hot mess that burns the throat and tastes medicinal, like cough syrup gone bad. I'd call it almost port-like, but that would be rude to Port. Recall initially enjoying a taste of this ~3 years ago but my tastes have clearly changed if this was similar then. Cooking wine time, would probably reduce well.
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4/13/2024 - wemfinger@mac.com Likes this wine:
we liked it
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5/28/2023 - AllRed wrote: 88 Points
42nd Annual Zinfandel Retrospective - the 2015s (R&D's): Blind. Aromas of chocolate, vanilla, black zin fruit and dried herbs. Flavors of raspberry, boysenberry, plum, pepper and chocolate. Lacks a little in the midpalate and finish, but otherwise decent. (R&D)
My #8, Domino's #7
Group #2, 43 pts
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10/11/2021 - ftboomer Likes this wine: 92 Points
Delicious with Cabernet boldness and characteristics. Silky smooth tannins.
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6/1/2020 - Laz4wine Does not like this wine: 80 Points
This was the worst of 3 bottles, tried 3 times to give it a chance, but just an unbalanced hot mess that burns the throat and tastes medicinal, like cough syrup gone bad. I'd call it almost port-like, but that would be rude to Port. Recall initially enjoying a taste of this ~3 years ago but my tastes have clearly changed if this was similar then. Cooking wine time, would probably reduce well.
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5/27/2020 - Announcer Likes this wine: 88 Points
Drank with BBQ ribs - the pairing with the sweet sauce was pretty decent. Not sure I would have scored it this high on its own.
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