From magnum. Wonderfully aged and well made zin. Everything you'd expect from the quality cellars of Elyse. Hits all the classic notes. At peak and would suggest drinking now or over the next year or two.
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The wine is a medium ruby red color showing just a touch of brick, mainly at the edge. The very appealing nose reminded me more of a Claret than a zinfandel. There was some brambly berries and pepper, but they were joined with tobacco, cedar, dried herbs, cassis, and warm baking spices. This has a medium body, soft integrated tannins, and good acidity. On the palate this has lost most of its early "baby fat" and is a smooth, nuanced Zinfandel that again could be easily mistaken for a quality Claret. The finish is fairly long with nice fruit, spice, and a touch of earthiness. To some people, this may be over the hill, to me it is in a wonderful spot. This was from a 375ml bottle.
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3/17/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine: 93 Points
From magnum. Wonderfully aged and well made zin. Everything you'd expect from the quality cellars of Elyse. Hits all the classic notes. At peak and would suggest drinking now or over the next year or two.
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8/10/2014 - TwoSmoochies wrote: 91 Points
Very good after it was opened for about an hour
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6/16/2013 - cbbrown3 wrote: 93 Points
The wine is a medium ruby red color showing just a touch of brick, mainly at the edge. The very appealing nose reminded me more of a Claret than a zinfandel. There was some brambly berries and pepper, but they were joined with tobacco, cedar, dried herbs, cassis, and warm baking spices. This has a medium body, soft integrated tannins, and good acidity. On the palate this has lost most of its early "baby fat" and is a smooth, nuanced Zinfandel that again could be easily mistaken for a quality Claret. The finish is fairly long with nice fruit, spice, and a touch of earthiness. To some people, this may be over the hill, to me it is in a wonderful spot. This was from a 375ml bottle.
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8/19/2012 - Tarpon222 wrote: 89 Points
Proves the value of age. This was enjoyable, rich, peppery. Opened for 2 hours
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9/1/2011 - spidersva wrote: 88 Points
Good not great - rich deep flavors up front, but left me hanging from there. At $18 I would really like this; at $30ish it is just good.
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