Excellent balance. Jammy strawberry and blueberry, a bit anise and cola. Medium tannin, medium plus acidity, high alcohol. Has spent some time in oak. Perfectly happy opening this any night of the week.
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- Garnet color and has flavours of cherry and blackberry - IMHO the 2010 needs to be drunk by the end of 2014, as the full fruit flavor is starting to diminish. Of course, if you do not seek the bold-fruit flavor in a Zinfandel, then it can be cellared longer. This bottle was balanced and had a nice aroma of pepper and plenty of dark berries. The boldness of the fruit aroma was a bit less in the flavor. I have enjoyed the 2010 a few times in 2013, and look forward to the 2011 vintage.
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11/9/2022 - NeverReadyCellars Likes this wine: 91 Points
Excellent balance. Jammy strawberry and blueberry, a bit anise and cola. Medium tannin, medium plus acidity, high alcohol. Has spent some time in oak. Perfectly happy opening this any night of the week.
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3/2/2014 - mtred wrote: 91 Points
- Garnet color and has flavours of cherry and blackberry - IMHO the 2010 needs to be drunk by the end of 2014, as the full fruit flavor is starting to diminish. Of course, if you do not seek the bold-fruit flavor in a Zinfandel, then it can be cellared longer.
This bottle was balanced and had a nice aroma of pepper and plenty of dark berries. The boldness of the fruit aroma was a bit less in the flavor.
I have enjoyed the 2010 a few times in 2013, and look forward to the 2011 vintage.
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11/23/2013 - spo Likes this wine: 89 Points
Blackberry jam, vanilla and black pepper. Pleasantly sweet and not overboard.
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9/22/2013 - macavity Likes this wine: 91 Points
Decanted for an hour. Very fruit forward, Somewhat sweet but not cloying. Smooth and no hint that it is a 15.4%. Great wine!
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