Just okay. Lovely dark color, sweetish nose. a very pronounced core of dark fruit over simple tannins; really not much to this, just a mediocre red wine masquerading as a mid-level Zin. Lots of heat, both on the attack and on the finish. They make nice Pinot, but avoid this. Took this to my brother-in-law's birthday party and was embarassed by the comments.
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This is a concentrated yet very balanced zin. Lots of tobacco, dark dark cherry notes, dusty cocoa, hint at a Cali Cab character; rich, fuller than the RR Zin, and concentrated fruit, but not sweet.Really superb with a long finish.
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Still don't get this wine. More peppery than I remember and a very tough hot, acidic finish overpowereed the cherry fruit behind it. Color looked like pinot. I love their pinots. Am underwhelmed by their zins.
Didn't touch again until day three after being vaccum pumped. Vibbrant cherry fruit with better aciidty and a nice spicey,pepperiness. Add a few points for an 87. Note to self, decant for 6 hours next time.
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10/7/2012 - daver852 wrote: 85 Points
Just okay. Lovely dark color, sweetish nose. a very pronounced core of dark fruit over simple tannins; really not much to this, just a mediocre red wine masquerading as a mid-level Zin. Lots of heat, both on the attack and on the finish. They make nice Pinot, but avoid this. Took this to my brother-in-law's birthday party and was embarassed by the comments.
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8/12/2010 - John McCabe wrote: 91 Points
I liked this a lot. Very extracted. About ready do drink now, but may benefit from a bit more time.
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7/28/2010 - peternelson wrote: 91 Points
This is a concentrated yet very balanced zin. Lots of tobacco, dark dark cherry notes, dusty cocoa, hint at a Cali Cab character; rich, fuller than the RR Zin, and concentrated fruit, but not sweet.Really superb with a long finish.
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3/23/2010 - rdsboca wrote: 84 Points
Still don't get this wine. More peppery than I remember and a very tough hot, acidic finish overpowereed the cherry fruit behind it. Color looked like pinot. I love their pinots. Am underwhelmed by their zins.
Didn't touch again until day three after being vaccum pumped. Vibbrant cherry fruit with better aciidty and a nice spicey,pepperiness. Add a few points for an 87. Note to self, decant for 6 hours next time.
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