Found a bottle in my cellar that I assumed would be terrible. We were quite surprised by the lack of any signs of oxidation. The wine was quite fruity with a hint of pepper. We poured through an aerator and started right in. It definitely opened up as the evening passed, so decant for 1 to 2 hrs for optimal results. We really enjoyed this wine.
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I agree with other poster that this is past its prime. Also a bit "pruny", but there are good hints of peppery Zin. I opened another producer's Zin along with this bottle. Tasting the two side-by-side made me realize this was probably a good wine at some point in its life.
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8/12/2023 - g.mann Likes this wine: 90 Points
Found a bottle in my cellar that I assumed would be terrible. We were quite surprised by the lack of any signs of oxidation. The wine was quite fruity with a hint of pepper. We poured through an aerator and started right in. It definitely opened up as the evening passed, so decant for 1 to 2 hrs for optimal results. We really enjoyed this wine.
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10/6/2018 - rpenn77 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Rich dark fruit but just a little too sweet and port-like for my taste.
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5/7/2017 - beach325 Likes this wine: 88 Points
very jammy/sweet right now. I like this style zin but be prepared.
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10/3/2014 - DjSIII Likes this wine: 88 Points
Very fruity and sweet. Almost a brandy!
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6/15/2014 - ItsNotMe wrote:
I agree with other poster that this is past its prime. Also a bit "pruny", but there are good hints of peppery Zin. I opened another producer's Zin along with this bottle. Tasting the two side-by-side made me realize this was probably a good wine at some point in its life.
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