Bought 12b for CAD 21 (after 5% case disc, before 15% tax) around 6 months ago--a relative value in the BC market; this is #2. Dark purple; rich brambly black fruit nose that follows on the palate, bit of sweetness, very good mouthfeel; some persistence. This is more than tasty for everyday; holds well over 24h under vacuvin. Glad to have more. Quality, age, price in the BC market: Outstanding-.
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This is a lot, big and hedonistic, but ultimately a success. Considerable rich oak, yet matched to rich fruit and balancing acidity. Classic Zin fruit and spice with lush mouthfeel and considerable fruit. Could see this being too much for some, but my impression quite different from some of the previous reviews.... ?!?
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We’ve been tasting many Zinfandel’s to prepare for a Zinfandel wine tasting competition and this 2017 Rodney Strong Old Vine Zin is absolutely amazing! The previous reviews definitely influenced us to expect poor taste and quality, but our experience is exactly the opposite! From the moment of the perfect popping of the cork, to the beautiful qualities poured into the wine glasses, then the incredibly inviting aroma’s welcoming us to swirl and take the first sip…then Wow! Rodney Strong master wine maker has created a phenomenally balanced blend with delicious full complexities throughout each enjoyable sip! This is truly a Zinfandel to Savor with your family and friends!
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4/16/2024 - john.matthewiv@gmail.com Likes this wine:
Really liked this wine, nice full-body wine.. Recommended it.
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12/12/2022 - Oenecnist wrote:
Bought 12b for CAD 21 (after 5% case disc, before 15% tax) around 6 months ago--a relative value in the BC market; this is #2. Dark purple; rich brambly black fruit nose that follows on the palate, bit of sweetness, very good mouthfeel; some persistence. This is more than tasty for everyday; holds well over 24h under vacuvin. Glad to have more. Quality, age, price in the BC market: Outstanding-.
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12/6/2022 - Jzizzle Likes this wine: 90 Points
This is a lot, big and hedonistic, but ultimately a success. Considerable rich oak, yet matched to rich fruit and balancing acidity. Classic Zin fruit and spice with lush mouthfeel and considerable fruit. Could see this being too much for some, but my impression quite different from some of the previous reviews.... ?!?
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3/14/2022 - RobertsWineCellar wrote: 90 Points
We’ve been tasting many Zinfandel’s to prepare for a Zinfandel wine tasting competition and this 2017 Rodney Strong Old Vine Zin is absolutely amazing! The previous reviews definitely influenced us to expect poor taste and quality, but our experience is exactly the opposite!
From the moment of the perfect popping of the cork, to the beautiful qualities poured into the wine glasses, then the incredibly inviting aroma’s welcoming us to swirl and take the first sip…then Wow! Rodney Strong master wine maker has created a phenomenally balanced blend with delicious full complexities throughout each enjoyable sip! This is truly a Zinfandel to Savor with your family and friends!
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12/4/2021 - Wine on17 Does not like this wine: 79 Points
A non-descript zinfandel. Lacking a nose with muted fruit taste and no real finish.
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