Plum, dark chocolate, blackberry and spice. The acidity is prominent on the palate but maybe isn't as well integrated as I'd like. There are touches of alcohol here and there but I don't mind it. Probably best to drink this now and over the shorter term.
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This continues to drink quite nicely and is consistent with earlier notes. Down to the last bottle of it in our cellar, and will see if I can find more bottles.
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Vinturi'ed half a bottle & decanted for over an hour. Nice nose with fruity, spicy tastes. Drank the second half the next day, tasted as good as day 1.
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4/14/2014 - CamWheeler wrote: 87 Points
Plum, dark chocolate, blackberry and spice. The acidity is prominent on the palate but maybe isn't as well integrated as I'd like. There are touches of alcohol here and there but I don't mind it. Probably best to drink this now and over the shorter term.
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5/31/2013 - kennyd wrote: 91 Points
Last bottle. Can't find anymore '09, so might try a '10. Good vineyard. Be sure to look for Chiles Mill versus their Chiles Canyon.
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5/22/2013 - kennyd wrote: 91 Points
This continues to drink quite nicely and is consistent with earlier notes. Down to the last bottle of it in our cellar, and will see if I can find more bottles.
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3/2/2013 - kennyd Likes this wine: 91 Points
Can't go wrong with this Cali Zin, and wow, what a QPR. Drinks nicely by itself, but also quite versatile food wine.
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1/13/2013 - bbcc66 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Vinturi'ed half a bottle & decanted for over an hour. Nice nose with fruity, spicy tastes. Drank the second half the next day, tasted as good as day 1.
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