1983 Joseph Swan Vineyards Zinfandel Sonoma County

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 92 points

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  1/23/2011 - Colima74 wrote: 93 Points

  At Fratello's for the pre-Falltacular dinner. Still plenty of life in this. Good acidity, red fruit. Secondary characteristics similar to an older Bdx. Not at the end of its life, but not going to get better either.

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  5/17/2010 - SuitePhoto wrote:

  Color was very close to the '82 - red core with significant bricking at the edges. When first opened, there was a lot of energy here - plenty of tannin and acidity. But after about 20 minutes of the bottle just sitting with the cork out, that all but disappeared. Shy nose that never really perked-up with air - some leather, soy sauce, roasted meats and dusty leather. The mouth followed the nose with very savory and reserved notes of old leather, mushroom, roasted meats, and some graphite/flint on the finish. The acidity just didn't vibe here like it did with the other Swan wines. Not showing any maderization, but not as lively as the other bottles in the group.

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