Decanted 90+ minutes before tasting. Clear medium ruby. The nose is greeted with blueberries, blackberries, Medjool dates, huckleberries, vanilla, a hint of smoke, and some wildflowers. Medium light bodied with medium high acidity. There is this perfect dance between fruit and oak going on from the entry. Blackberries, cherries, plums drive the fruit side. Vanilla, green herbs, and light black pepper drive home the oak side. Round tannins grip the back of the tongue leading to a moderate length and warm finish of vanilla, cedar, olive brine, a hint of dates, and wildflowers.
This lighter bodied zin packs a huge punch. I love it.
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Has a really pretty, floral, perfumed side. I'd say this is a feminine wine but has a core of tar, black, firm fruit. Light and lilty for a zin. I think this is young and will benefit from a little bottle age, during which I hope it adds a little weight and heft as it coalesces. Good now and I think it could get much better.
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11/21/2021 - cmmatthews wrote: 89 Points
In kind of an awkward place right now. Tart, quite tannic, some chalkiness on the finish. I would wait a bit.
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8/4/2021 - ChateauShiny Likes this wine: 93 Points
Decanted 90+ minutes before tasting. Clear medium ruby. The nose is greeted with blueberries, blackberries, Medjool dates, huckleberries, vanilla, a hint of smoke, and some wildflowers. Medium light bodied with medium high acidity. There is this perfect dance between fruit and oak going on from the entry. Blackberries, cherries, plums drive the fruit side. Vanilla, green herbs, and light black pepper drive home the oak side. Round tannins grip the back of the tongue leading to a moderate length and warm finish of vanilla, cedar, olive brine, a hint of dates, and wildflowers.
This lighter bodied zin packs a huge punch. I love it.
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2/3/2021 - ralstenm Likes this wine: 90 Points
Floral mountain berry on the nose. Dominated by spices and acidity. Berries and tannins very much in background. Could have guessed Syrah blind.
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11/8/2020 - KFloveswine Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice finish! This is a spicy mouthful. Nothing subtle or mellow about this wine. Pairs well with with spicy food.
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10/29/2020 - MRichman wrote:
Has a really pretty, floral, perfumed side. I'd say this is a feminine wine but has a core of tar, black, firm fruit. Light and lilty for a zin. I think this is young and will benefit from a little bottle age, during which I hope it adds a little weight and heft as it coalesces. Good now and I think it could get much better.
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