Perhaps its day has passed, but this was almost unrecognizable as a zin, and did not ring as a good example of the varietal. Strong in structure, the balance was not there, and the acid overcame the fruit.
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Opened, not decanted. Browning purple in color, with long legs. Aromas of ripe cherry, plum, and dark chocolate are distinct. The palate shows layers of brambly dark berries, juicy plum, cocoa powder, and a hint of citrus which gives the flavors a lift. Subtle white pepper flavors become apparent after two hours of following this wine in the glass. Beautifully textured, with a big mouth feel and plenty of integrated tannin and acidity to suggest more years of life remain in this terrific zinfandel.
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9/5/2013 - rrush wrote: 85 Points
Perhaps its day has passed, but this was almost unrecognizable as a zin, and did not ring as a good example of the varietal. Strong in structure, the balance was not there, and the acid overcame the fruit.
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12/26/2011 - jrsobeck wrote: 91 Points
Great zin. Big nose, nice flavor anf finish. Not hot at all. Wish I had more.
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7/6/2011 - scott davis wrote: 90 Points
Opened, not decanted. Browning purple in color, with long legs. Aromas of ripe cherry, plum, and dark chocolate are distinct. The palate shows layers of brambly dark berries, juicy plum, cocoa powder, and a hint of citrus which gives the flavors a lift. Subtle white pepper flavors become apparent after two hours of following this wine in the glass. Beautifully textured, with a big mouth feel and plenty of integrated tannin and acidity to suggest more years of life remain in this terrific zinfandel.
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6/25/2011 - jrsobeck wrote: 90 Points
I think this is at it's prime. Drank last night with steak and it was very good. Nice nose, very smooth, soft tannins. Not at all hot like many zins.
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4/6/2010 - loriandbill wrote: 87 Points
A little past it's prime? Nice round flavors, but a little too subtle for me.
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