No rating because it varied greatly from the first day to the second. Opened two nights ago and it was not ready. Too harsh and hot so that nothing really showed through. Maybe an 85. Sealed up after two glasses and put in fridge. Two nights later, at least a 92. On way home from work today I was thinking what a shame because that wine is probably no good after two days. I was so wrong. Mature and smooth with a perfect amount of fruit.
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Delicious but not as complex as a typical napa zinfandel. Felt like I was drinking more of a cab sauv than a zin but definitely an enjoyable beverage, just like most, if not all, from cakebread.
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Agree with some other tasters... sort of boozy taste with alcohol out of balance with what would otherwise be a fairly laid back, nicely styled Zin. Too bad. Blackberry jelly and fig newtons. Plenty of life left.
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10/25/2012 - rrNYC wrote:
No rating because it varied greatly from the first day to the second. Opened two nights ago and it was not ready. Too harsh and hot so that nothing really showed through. Maybe an 85. Sealed up after two glasses and put in fridge. Two nights later, at least a 92. On way home from work today I was thinking what a shame because that wine is probably no good after two days. I was so wrong. Mature and smooth with a perfect amount of fruit.
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10/20/2011 - jpstough wrote: 89 Points
Very smooth/elegant; almost no bite at all. Deep berry flavors. Very Drinkable.
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6/3/2011 - Sonoma Style wrote: 90 Points
Delicious but not as complex as a typical napa zinfandel. Felt like I was drinking more of a cab sauv than a zin but definitely an enjoyable beverage, just like most, if not all, from cakebread.
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4/11/2011 - Lee Fining wrote: 88 Points
Well made, austere zin with loads of pepper and little on the fruit side.
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3/2/2010 - babnik Does not like this wine: 83 Points
Agree with some other tasters... sort of boozy taste with alcohol out of balance with what would otherwise be a fairly laid back, nicely styled Zin. Too bad. Blackberry jelly and fig newtons. Plenty of life left.
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