This 3L double magnum was stored in a cooler than usual cellar, so should have still been well within drinking window, but I'm glad I didn't wait longer. There was substantial leakage the full length of the cork along opposite sides. Due possibly to good wax seal, oxidation was only somewhat present, and it did drink well over several days, but I don't think was showing at its best. Still, a Zin-lovers Zin, with substantial fruit backed with solid tannins.
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Mouth watering dark dark stewed black cherry fruits, red licorice, chocolate mint. I like the bottle quite a bit. Having said that I’m more and more convinced for my palate I seem to enjoy most Gamba’s with a bit more bottle age. Going to lay off for a while and taste at 10 years and see.
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2/28/2024 - chelidon Likes this wine: 89 Points
This 3L double magnum was stored in a cooler than usual cellar, so should have still been well within drinking window, but I'm glad I didn't wait longer. There was substantial leakage the full length of the cork along opposite sides. Due possibly to good wax seal, oxidation was only somewhat present, and it did drink well over several days, but I don't think was showing at its best. Still, a Zin-lovers Zin, with substantial fruit backed with solid tannins.
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9/23/2023 - buckeye76 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Black cherries and plum in the nose and flavor with hints of spice and floral. Full bodied, nice balance and a medium to long finish.
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12/25/2022 - BillyOsh Likes this wine: 90 Points
Mouth watering dark dark stewed black cherry fruits, red licorice, chocolate mint. I like the bottle quite a bit. Having said that I’m more and more convinced for my palate I seem to enjoy most Gamba’s with a bit more bottle age. Going to lay off for a while and taste at 10 years and see.
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11/13/2022 - ScottPreston wrote: 91 Points
Well made Zin, right in the middle of its drinking window. Well balanced despite higher ABV. Bigger red fruits. Drink over the next 3 years
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10/16/2020 - ebert wrote: 89 Points
Tasting like it is past its prime
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