(Drank in the vineyard) Prickle on the nose with tartness and a real lift. Provoking. Lovely texture and pretty high tone acids. Red fruits and juicy drops on the finish. This is a really complete wine.
Lol - eta I see that Brad noted the VA. I said as much on site and provoked (mild) argument. Yeah, definite balsamic in a nice way.
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Volitile acidity is normally regarded as a defect in wine but often just a touch in a Zinfandel can be a lovely accent, this is one of those wines. Complex and spicy, balanced acidity, ripe but not alcoholic or sweet, a classic Zinfandel.
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9/26/2022 - AndrewSGHall wrote: 90 Points
(Drank in the vineyard) Prickle on the nose with tartness and a real lift. Provoking. Lovely texture and pretty high tone acids. Red fruits and juicy drops on the finish. This is a really complete wine.
Lol - eta I see that Brad noted the VA. I said as much on site and provoked (mild) argument. Yeah, definite balsamic in a nice way.
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3/8/2021 - Woodbridge Brad Likes this wine: 91 Points
Volitile acidity is normally regarded as a defect in wine but often just a touch in a Zinfandel can be a lovely accent, this is one of those wines. Complex and spicy, balanced acidity, ripe but not alcoholic or sweet, a classic Zinfandel.
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2/26/2021 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 90 Points
Prototypical California Zinfandel, 2017 McCay Cellars Zinfandel Faith Lot 13, Lodi, $32. Mid-dark garnet; brambles, red fruit, smoke, ripe grape nose (13.8 alc.); mid-body; balanced; semi-deep; softening tannin; long fruity zinfandel finish. 350 cases made. 16 UC Davis scale, 90 other scales. w/heartier dishes.
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