If you can’t find a Zinfandel with pedigree, a stellar reputation and entering a prime drinking window, seek out the 2014 Belloni Zin. I don’t think it will improve, but for now it’s a blockbuster!
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Dark garnet in color w/lighter garnet rim and clear; Prominent blackberry right out of the bottle. Opens up to aromas of blackberry, raspberry, vanilla, and pepper on the nose. Tastes of tart blackberry and pepper on the palate; Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, medium(+) alcohol, medium tannins; long, peppery finish. This Zin has a great nose, nice acidity that adds structure, and polished tannins.
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4/7/2021 - jackaroo wrote: 91 Points
If you can’t find a Zinfandel with pedigree, a stellar reputation and entering a prime drinking window, seek out the 2014 Belloni Zin. I don’t think it will improve, but for now it’s a blockbuster!
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5/16/2020 - Gibbman Likes this wine: 91 Points
Stephen Rash notes are right on point. This wine has improved considerably since my last bottle. Drinking great right now.
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8/14/2019 - snarfglk Likes this wine: 89 Points
This 89 is an aggregate over two days and a hard-to-come-by 89 as day 1 was a bit astringent and did not taste like a zinfandel.
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6/11/2019 - Stephen Rash Likes this wine: 91 Points
Dark garnet in color w/lighter garnet rim and clear; Prominent blackberry right out of the bottle. Opens up to aromas of blackberry, raspberry, vanilla, and pepper on the nose. Tastes of tart blackberry and pepper on the palate; Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, medium(+) alcohol, medium tannins; long, peppery finish. This Zin has a great nose, nice acidity that adds structure, and polished tannins.
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12/11/2018 - snarfglk Likes this wine: 88 Points
Solid zin likely on the downhill side of the slope but still tasty.
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