Immediately upon opening, presented a nose of earthy loam with savory herbs, dried dark fruit, and hints of vanilla. Aerated with Vinturi; palate reflected dark fruit coupled with elegant dried rose petals and cigar box spice. Decanted the bottle as wine was still tight around the margins. Post decanting, nose displayed brambly dark fruit with tasty black pepper as it headed into finish. Full-flavored palate with plush, lush tannins. Loooong finish with dark cocoa around edges. Refined and balanced; peak drinkability. Hits all the right notes. Fabulous wine. Great example of what a probably aged Zinfandel can exemplify.
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3/13/2021 - jwhiggins Likes this wine: 94 Points
Immediately upon opening, presented a nose of earthy loam with savory herbs, dried dark fruit, and hints of vanilla. Aerated with Vinturi; palate reflected dark fruit coupled with elegant dried rose petals and cigar box spice. Decanted the bottle as wine was still tight around the margins. Post decanting, nose displayed brambly dark fruit with tasty black pepper as it headed into finish. Full-flavored palate with plush, lush tannins. Loooong finish with dark cocoa around edges. Refined and balanced; peak drinkability. Hits all the right notes. Fabulous wine. Great example of what a probably aged Zinfandel can exemplify.
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9/30/2017 - Twitch12 wrote: 89 Points
Very boozy and hot on the finish. Didn't change much after two hours. Jammy fruit and booze. Don't wait to drink.
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8/14/2016 - AllRed wrote: 90 Points
Sunday Group: 2006 Napa Cabernets (Our house): Notes of black raspberry and raisins. The palate follows the bouquet, adding spice and blue fruit notes on the back end. Very nice.
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10/2/2015 - hankj wrote: 91 Points
Spot on age-wise - the right amount of tertiary aroma and still some fruit and structure. My palate would wait no longer on these.
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6/20/2012 - Fishboy wrote: 87 Points
Consistent notes
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