Not over the hill but also not at the pinnacle.... Did not discern the black pepper, etc. others wrote about (yes some cherry) but that was a few years back. It was quite smooth, would not have guessed it as a Zin. Will report back if it improves with aeration by tomorrow - after a couple of hours it is still more like an 88/89 rating and not worth the $40+ price point for us. The wine looks garnet colored.
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Almost claret like after eleven years with black cherries, black currants, and black raspberries in the nose and flavor. Long finish, what a great food wine!
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Fabulous pairing with a chicken mole (homemade medium kick). Just enough spiciness and pepper to work with the mole but a soft sophisticated feel to elevate the meal. I was worried that the mole would overwhelm the wine, but it didn't.
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7/12/2019 - mgl Likes this wine: 89 Points
Not over the hill but also not at the pinnacle.... Did not discern the black pepper, etc. others wrote about (yes some cherry) but that was a few years back. It was quite smooth, would not have guessed it as a Zin. Will report back if it improves with aeration by tomorrow - after a couple of hours it is still more like an 88/89 rating and not worth the $40+ price point for us.
The wine looks garnet colored.
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12/25/2016 - buckeye76 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Almost claret like after eleven years with black cherries, black currants, and black raspberries in the nose and flavor. Long finish, what a great food wine!
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1/19/2013 - tfesmgk wrote: 92 Points
Better with age. Just a great CA zin. Full of pepper & spice. Even better the 2nd day.
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4/21/2012 - RJandGB wrote: 93 Points
Fabulous pairing with a chicken mole (homemade medium kick). Just enough spiciness and pepper to work with the mole but a soft sophisticated feel to elevate the meal. I was worried that the mole would overwhelm the wine, but it didn't.
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1/20/2012 - sedation (yellowgas) Likes this wine: 90 Points
PNP. started out flat but by the third glass was showing very well. spicy and peppery just like i like them
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