This wine really surprised me. Given we are drinking 2+ years outside of the drinking window, we didn't expect much. Popped and poured. Great deep colors, expressive nose and decent finish. Red fruits dominate and the wine could benefit from a bit more structure. I'd stretch the drinking window to 2014.
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Very heavy and still quite tannic, reminded me of a Malbec. Wish I had waited a few more years to open this one, though I didn't think Zins were known for their aging potential and didn't want it to be past its prime. I would recommend decanting. It mellowed after 1/2 hour or so.
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- Aromas of raisin, licorice anise and vanilla and has flavours of raisin, black pepper and licorice anise - Found hidden, thought I would throw away, 1st days glass let breathe 1hour and not bad at all. 2nd day quite delish, especially with a little Gouda!
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1/9/2014 - J0R0 Likes this wine: 88 Points
This wine really surprised me. Given we are drinking 2+ years outside of the drinking window, we didn't expect much. Popped and poured. Great deep colors, expressive nose and decent finish. Red fruits dominate and the wine could benefit from a bit more structure. I'd stretch the drinking window to 2014.
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12/14/2013 - CarolynLeslie Likes this wine: 85 Points
Very heavy and still quite tannic, reminded me of a Malbec. Wish I had waited a few more years to open this one, though I didn't think Zins were known for their aging potential and didn't want it to be past its prime. I would recommend decanting. It mellowed after 1/2 hour or so.
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3/14/2013 - Dana G wrote:
- Aromas of raisin, licorice anise and vanilla and has flavours of raisin, black pepper and licorice anise - Found hidden, thought I would throw away, 1st days glass let breathe 1hour and not bad at all. 2nd day quite delish, especially with a little Gouda!
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3/14/2013 - Dana G wrote:
- Garnet color with medium forming legs and aromas of raisin, licorice anise and vanilla and has flavours of black pepper and raisin.
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6/24/2012 - CBDHagafen wrote: 86 Points
Full nose and rich mouthful of fruit but not overly fruity.
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