2016 Brown Estate Zinfandel

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 91.3 points

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  2/29/2020 - tomlee wrote: 93 Points

  Purple in color. 15.2% ABV. Awesome nose of brambly red and black fruits, anise and pepper. Medium to full bodied with perfect acidity. Black cherry, black raspberry liqueur, cocoa and pepper on the palate. Tremendous length on the finish. Absolutely delicious Zinfandel that goes down way to easy. Best over the next 2-3 years.

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  6/1/2019 - srh Likes this wine:

  Winebar [2 Rosés, 2 Whts, & 8 Reds] from 05/31/19 + 4 Shared Bottles (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): "100% Estate Grown Zin from Brown Estate – Big Field, Chiles Valley, Mickey’s, Rosemary’s; Chiles Valley District; Aged 12 mos in 30% new oak, 50/50 FR/AM."
  
  N: Blkberries, poss blk cherries, with undertones of smoke? Intensity lurking?
  
  P: Med body; RNDISH entry with ALMOST swtish frt (suspect threshold R.S.) counterbalanced by an astringent pucker which pretty much resolves by the LONG, balanced finish with a tangy/SWTNESS to the dusty tannins. Deserves/NEEDS through '19, then drinking for 3-4 yrs more. Nicely done in the flirting with R.S. style. 15.2% ABV; My EXC-. 90 pts WS. [Check with this vendor if interested in their very COMPETITIVE price.]

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