Dark garnet with med-heavy viscosity in the glass. Earth, raspberry compote, blueberry cobbler, tobacco, currant, pepper and cedar on the nose. Full body, beautifully textured and persistent with jammy raspberry, brambly boysenberry, earth, BBQ, toast, tar, cigar, spice and herbs on the palate. Hints of s’more on the back palate. Long finish. Competitive with Turley’s Paso zins.
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Surprised by this Denner Zin. I thought it would be a serious fruit bomb but it wasn't at all. It was a little on the plummier side, but not overly fruit forward at all. Cherry notes on the front and velvetty smooth plum after decant. A little dry, acidic, somewhat harsh on the finish. Sophisticated jam, dark fruits. Can't wait to try the 2010 next.
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2/3/2017 - Reno-Rhone Likes this wine: 94 Points
This was a fantastic Zinfandel! Great fruit, smooth and a long finish. Wish we had more.
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1/18/2016 - nav wrote: 92 Points
92. Fruit comes through loud and clear. Great finish
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4/12/2015 - christophee Likes this wine: 91 Points
Dark garnet with med-heavy viscosity in the glass. Earth, raspberry compote, blueberry cobbler, tobacco, currant, pepper and cedar on the nose. Full body, beautifully textured and persistent with jammy raspberry, brambly boysenberry, earth, BBQ, toast, tar, cigar, spice and herbs on the palate. Hints of s’more on the back palate. Long finish. Competitive with Turley’s Paso zins.
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7/16/2014 - mr.spock wrote: 88 Points
Surprised by this Denner Zin. I thought it would be a serious fruit bomb but it wasn't at all. It was a little on the plummier side, but not overly fruit forward at all. Cherry notes on the front and velvetty smooth plum after decant. A little dry, acidic, somewhat harsh on the finish. Sophisticated jam, dark fruits. Can't wait to try the 2010 next.
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11/25/2013 - Calhounmi wrote: 87 Points
Flavorful, but not the deep, spicy experience I expected.
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