This bottle was simply at the bottom of wines I will drink other than a simple tasting. IT had medium fruit but showed nothing else of not and just felt disjointed. over a number of days I tasted several times and it stayed for a long time but never improved until the bottom fell out and I poured 1/2 bottle out. I gave this wine every chance I could and I can only give it a barely acceptable. I do not understand the significantly higher ratings it has gotten. One more bottle, but I am not hopeful.
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Firm structure, with aromas and flavors of pepper and dark berries. Full body, long finish. Tannins are well integrated. Fruit-forward, but showing some maturity. Drink soon.
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An adequate Zin, but nothing special. Light body even though it is medium dark in the glass. Somewhat monolithic with mostly a briary black raspberry flavor; body seems somewhat watery. Mild light tannin on the finish.
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8/16/2017 - Chemming Likes this wine: 87 Points
Tasty, full bodied, big fruit, but tannins have died down. Perfect BBQ/burger wine. Easy to drink without thinking too hard.
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2/4/2017 - wtianseter wrote: 81 Points
This bottle was simply at the bottom of wines I will drink other than a simple tasting. IT had medium fruit but showed nothing else of not and just felt disjointed. over a number of days I tasted several times and it stayed for a long time but never improved until the bottom fell out and I poured 1/2 bottle out. I gave this wine every chance I could and I can only give it a barely acceptable. I do not understand the significantly higher ratings it has gotten. One more bottle, but I am not hopeful.
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8/14/2016 - morach Likes this wine: 90 Points
Firm structure, with aromas and flavors of pepper and dark berries. Full body, long finish. Tannins are well integrated. Fruit-forward, but showing some maturity. Drink soon.
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5/4/2016 - dsheahan Likes this wine: 91 Points
Round fruit forward with a hint of spice. Nice tannins with a smooth finish. Excellent, and I usually prefer cabs to all else!
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2/20/2016 - wtianseter wrote: 84 Points
An adequate Zin, but nothing special. Light body even though it is medium dark in the glass. Somewhat monolithic with mostly a briary black raspberry flavor; body seems somewhat watery. Mild light tannin on the finish.
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