My final bottle, and part of a blind tasting. No one got this as a Zin. It hid its 17.1% alcohol well. Very tasty, low tannin. I had it with beef lasagna.
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If you have a bottle, drink it now. Lots of fruit with zero acidicy and no tannins. A year ago would have probably been the best time to drink this wine.
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As a zin with some age and carrying 17.1% ABV (!!!), I approached this bottle with a high degree of skepticism over burgers at Wakonda DSM last night. Honestly, this is kind of antithetical to my typical preferred style. But, as a legacy of my formerly RP-friendly palate and more carefree spending (mailing lists galore) youth, we try to maintain an open mind.
In fact, the bottle has matured quite nicely. If it weren't prominently printed on the label, I never would have guessed it was so alcoholic. Tannins in check but greatly softened. The wine has a very soft mouthfeel. Dark fruits and spice -- black pepper mostly. There is a faint "roasted" quality, but I say that in the most complimentary way. If served blind I probably would have guessed amarone with some age. For my palate the bottle flirts with being over the top, but doesn't quite cross the line. A very pleasant surprise, and perfectly matched with the simple cuisine.
With the bottle almost empty, it hits me: This ain't riesling. Uber, anyone?
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1/3/2021 - SMHalps Likes this wine: 92 Points
My final bottle, and part of a blind tasting. No one got this as a Zin. It hid its 17.1% alcohol well. Very tasty, low tannin. I had it with beef lasagna.
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11/25/2019 - SMHalps Likes this wine: 92 Points
Big and syrup-y, and it holds/hides its 17.1% alcohol well. Not a lot of structure left, but very enjoyable with a cheeseburger.
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11/24/2019 - wythes wrote: 91 Points
If you have a bottle, drink it now. Lots of fruit with zero acidicy and no tannins. A year ago would have probably been the best time to drink this wine.
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4/3/2019 - Rico100 wrote: 93 Points
Big and syrupy. Nice. AK wine.
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3/15/2019 - straight outta iowa Likes this wine: 92 Points
As a zin with some age and carrying 17.1% ABV (!!!), I approached this bottle with a high degree of skepticism over burgers at Wakonda DSM last night. Honestly, this is kind of antithetical to my typical preferred style. But, as a legacy of my formerly RP-friendly palate and more carefree spending (mailing lists galore) youth, we try to maintain an open mind.
In fact, the bottle has matured quite nicely. If it weren't prominently printed on the label, I never would have guessed it was so alcoholic. Tannins in check but greatly softened. The wine has a very soft mouthfeel. Dark fruits and spice -- black pepper mostly. There is a faint "roasted" quality, but I say that in the most complimentary way. If served blind I probably would have guessed amarone with some age. For my palate the bottle flirts with being over the top, but doesn't quite cross the line. A very pleasant surprise, and perfectly matched with the simple cuisine.
With the bottle almost empty, it hits me: This ain't riesling. Uber, anyone?
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