One of our favorite producers. Kind of interesting that this wine can only be bought as futures but it is worth it. Very much a traditional Zin at this point as the fruit has dropped off significantly, very well balanced, full body, heavy fruit. Unfortunately this is our last bottle but it was very nice and well worth the 9 year wait. Definitely be buying more of their wine in the years to come.
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Fruit has mellowed as we would expected, but still held some of the jammy characteristics. Alcohol seemed a bit strong in this bottle, but we didn't recall that in the one we drank last year. Our last bottle of this great Zin... sad to see this one go.
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First had it from the barrel. At that point, it had never ending cherries and brambles flavors. Had a bottle every year since. Was pretty flat and uninteresting in 2011 and 2012, but, wow, it is coming back in 2013. It is now the right time to drink for perhaps another 2-3 years. Still lots of fruit, but now much more balanced as the tannins are finally well integrated.
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4/1/2016 - Ron&nina Likes this wine: 94 Points
One of our favorite producers. Kind of interesting that this wine can only be bought as futures but it is worth it. Very much a traditional Zin at this point as the fruit has dropped off significantly, very well balanced, full body, heavy fruit. Unfortunately this is our last bottle but it was very nice and well worth the 9 year wait. Definitely be buying more of their wine in the years to come.
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8/1/2015 - zinattic wrote: 92 Points
Fruit has mellowed as we would expected, but still held some of the jammy characteristics. Alcohol seemed a bit strong in this bottle, but we didn't recall that in the one we drank last year. Our last bottle of this great Zin... sad to see this one go.
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11/4/2014 - joet626 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Has finally mellowed. Last 2 bottles were pruny and overdone. This one had good fruit and was very tasty.
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7/17/2013 - d_chism wrote: 92 Points
Very enjoyable. Jammy flavors have faded, but still quite nice. Smooth finish. A little too much heat from the alcohol for me.
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6/8/2013 - HaraldS Likes this wine: 92 Points
First had it from the barrel. At that point, it had never ending cherries and brambles flavors. Had a bottle every year since. Was pretty flat and uninteresting in 2011 and 2012, but, wow, it is coming back in 2013. It is now the right time to drink for perhaps another 2-3 years. Still lots of fruit, but now much more balanced as the tannins are finally well integrated.
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