Dark garnet in color with some clearing at the edges & a bit hazy. Full, fragrant & attractive nose of ripe fruits aromas of cherries, blackberries & plums with spices, briary notes, herbs, some anise, pepper, minerals, smoky, oak & a hint of vanilla. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, blackberries & blueberries with spices, herbs, minerals & a slight touch of vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present but at 26 years if age it is either at or close to its peak of development.
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Quick double decant. Some sediment. Dark colour. Surprisingly youthful, sweet, but not cloying red and dark fruit. Well integrated tannins. Good lift and lingering finish. Proof of age-worthy zin
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Let this wine sit upright for a number of days to settle - it's old, but has great qualities left, and once settled, really shines. Rich fruit, good acidity on the medium weight mouthfeel, just enough 'old wine funk' to make it interesting.
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12/3/2023 - enthusiastic_amateur Likes this wine: 93 Points
Solid core of dark fruits, hint of fine tannins. Stands up to much more expensive producers in blind tastings. Quite impressive, will buy more.
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9/5/2021 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 90 Points
Dark garnet in color with some clearing at the edges & a bit hazy. Full, fragrant & attractive nose of ripe fruits aromas of cherries, blackberries & plums with spices, briary notes, herbs, some anise, pepper, minerals, smoky, oak & a hint of vanilla. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, blackberries & blueberries with spices, herbs, minerals & a slight touch of vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present but at 26 years if age it is either at or close to its peak of development.
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11/10/2019 - ilovefrance Likes this wine: 94 Points
Fantastic, it was not past its peak, may have been at the peak, but definitely not past it. Enjoyed with steak and great friends.
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2/26/2016 - SadEdjo Likes this wine: 90 Points
Quick double decant. Some sediment. Dark colour. Surprisingly youthful, sweet, but not cloying red and dark fruit. Well integrated tannins. Good lift and lingering finish. Proof of age-worthy zin
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1/9/2011 - Todd French wrote: 90 Points
Let this wine sit upright for a number of days to settle - it's old, but has great qualities left, and once settled, really shines. Rich fruit, good acidity on the medium weight mouthfeel, just enough 'old wine funk' to make it interesting.
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