91 points from Wine Enthusiast. I don't see it. There is a note that is off on my nose and my pallet. There are some pleasant earthy notes more akin to the syrah than the Zinfandel that dominates the blend. Even the color is a bit lighter than what I would expect from a blend like this. It's trying to be likeable but that one note that is off prevents me from wanting to buy another bottle. 85 points for me.
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11/1/2023 - Dave Dewar wrote:
Juicy, fruit-forward style. Quite drinkable. Good with rouladen. Decent RQP.
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2/21/2023 - Well Red 64 Does not like this wine: 85 Points
91 points from Wine Enthusiast. I don't see it. There is a note that is off on my nose and my pallet. There are some pleasant earthy notes more akin to the syrah than the Zinfandel that dominates the blend. Even the color is a bit lighter than what I would expect from a blend like this. It's trying to be likeable but that one note that is off prevents me from wanting to buy another bottle. 85 points for me.
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12/25/2022 - Jeff Gray wrote: 82 Points
dark fruit, kinda tart, astringent aftertaste, just ok
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12/14/2022 - jbosh Likes this wine: 85 Points
Not bad; interesting zinfandel blend.
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1/14/2022 - sdwineguru wrote: 87 Points
Paso Robles, Calif., 2020 Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise, $15. (70% Zinfandel; 16 Petit Sirah; 10 Syrah; 4 Grenache). Mid-garnet, viscous (14.8 alc.); red fruit, berry jam, pomegranate, bramble nose; mid-acids; medium-full tannins; tight; long hot chewy finish. BBQ, pizza, pasta wine. 14.5-15 UC Davis scale; 87-88 other scales.
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