2016 Sineann Old Vine Zinfandel

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 88.5 points

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  9/26/2018 - KPB wrote: 88 Points

  A dark, creamy wine with a nose of blackberries and ripe plums, star anise, barest hints of eucalyptus and charred wood. Sweet but with substantial acidity, soft tannins, medium length finish. A little hot and slightly intense/unbalanced: not a wine to drink on its own. But it worked well when paired with a cheese ravioli in a garlic scape pesto. I’m guessing other pasta dishes that have a strongly flavored tomato sauce would also be good matches for this beast... or a spicy BBQ... wine for food that has a real kick.

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  9/22/2018 - Justinneal654 Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Oak and smoked meats on the nose with some acidity. I get some sweetness on the palate that builds throughout. There are elements of dark berry, pine resin, and a finish of tongue twisting smoky resonance that ends with a sweetness which leaves me a bit overwhelmed.

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