Big Zinfandel from old vines in St. Helena. Medium ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, plum sauce, brambles and new leather. Velvety, opulent and full-bodied, with plush tannins, blackberry and plum on the palate. Simple and satisfying.
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A fruit forward extremely well balanced and elegant wine, that is not jammy or over the top, with a modest ABV (by CA Zinfandel standards) of 14.6%. A great pairing with BBQ Baby Back Ribs and a pleasure to drink.
Excellent aroma with oak that is also felt through the first sip. Spice, black fruit, cocoa in wine with medium body and soft tannins. I have had 5-6 bottles over the last few months and they never disappoint. Good to sip by itself also.
Meat glaze, ash, blackberries, drying herbs on the nose — medium+ aromatics. More blackberries and a slightly slick mouthfeel and medium acid. Feels just a touch flat on the palate and not quite as evocative on the palate. Not bad though.
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3/30/2024 - domestic_primate Likes this wine: 92 Points
Really nice and in a great spot.
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11/25/2020 - daveyk39 wrote: 89 Points
Big Zinfandel from old vines in St. Helena. Medium ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, plum sauce, brambles and new leather. Velvety, opulent and full-bodied, with plush tannins, blackberry and plum on the palate. Simple and satisfying.
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10/5/2020 - Eantnay Likes this wine: 94 Points
A fruit forward extremely well balanced and elegant wine, that is not jammy or over the top, with a modest ABV (by CA Zinfandel standards) of 14.6%. A great pairing with BBQ Baby Back Ribs and a pleasure to drink.
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9/26/2020 - Dr. Wine MD PhD ;) Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent aroma with oak that is also felt through the first sip. Spice, black fruit, cocoa in wine with medium body and soft tannins. I have had 5-6 bottles over the last few months and they never disappoint. Good to sip by itself also.
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8/28/2020 - OaktownRush Likes this wine: 89 Points
Meat glaze, ash, blackberries, drying herbs on the nose — medium+ aromatics. More blackberries and a slightly slick mouthfeel and medium acid. Feels just a touch flat on the palate and not quite as evocative on the palate. Not bad though.
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