This 12-year old zin is still holding its own. Excellent balance and structure, with moderate tannins and aciidity; drinking nicely now and probably for the next year or two.
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Really a great wine. Dark and jammy but smooth, not too spicy, but flavorful like a zin should be. I didn't think it was "over the hill" at all. I would definitely go back to Bella for more.
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From a wine club shipment. Very dark purple color. Good fruity zin, very jammy, blackberry and blueberry flavors dominate. A little overripe, slight alcohol notes. But a bit of acid noticeable in the finish. Overall, enjoyable zinfandel.
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12/27/2014 - Red White wrote: 92 Points
This 12-year old zin is still holding its own. Excellent balance and structure, with moderate tannins and aciidity; drinking nicely now and probably for the next year or two.
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5/28/2011 - stevetony wrote:
Really a great wine. Dark and jammy but smooth, not too spicy, but flavorful like a zin should be. I didn't think it was "over the hill" at all. I would definitely go back to Bella for more.
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3/6/2011 - invertdna wrote: 84 Points
Slightly over the hill; still substantial tannins and body, but an out-of-balance overripe fruit that tended to dominate.
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11/3/2006 - dgreg wrote: 89 Points
Spicy, peppery.
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10/30/2006 - blgros wrote: 88 Points
From a wine club shipment.
Very dark purple color. Good fruity zin, very jammy, blackberry and blueberry flavors dominate. A little overripe, slight alcohol notes. But a bit of acid noticeable in the finish. Overall, enjoyable zinfandel.
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