2004 Rotta Zinfandel Giubbini Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 87.1 points

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  11/12/2009 - mghomula wrote: 88 Points

  Virtually the same notes as 9/18/09. Very consistent drinking Zin. Nothing outstanding but still very good and a nice price. Highly recommend this in the under $20 range. 50+4+12+16+6=88 pts.

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  9/18/2009 - mghomula wrote: 87 Points

  A very pale cranberry in color. I agree with a previous review that it looked more like a Pinot Noir in the glass. Nose of dark fruit, cranberry and florals with a touch of cocoa. The bouquet was white pepper, a touch of bramble and a hint of vanilla. It was rather light bodied which is uncommon to me for a Zinfandel. Flavors of tart red cherry, tart cranberry and black cherries were dominant and there was a touch of vanilla, spice and pepper thrown in. The finish was moderate with lingering red cherry, cranberry, smoke and cocoa flavors. This is not a typical Zin in that it was much more light bodied and not an over extracted fruit bomb. Actually it was a refreshing change of pace from the fruit bomb Zins that are out there. That said, I would like more of a full mouthfeel and a bit more dark fruit in order to get into a more varietally correct mode. Not bad though and the alcohol does not come through at all. There are better Zins at this price point but this is a very nice drinkable wine. 50+4+12+15+6=87 pts.

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  6/21/2009 - JBD wrote: 88 Points

  Very fruity

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  1/26/2009 - mbstephens wrote: 89 Points

  extremely fruity Zinfandel aromas and intense Zinfandel flavor...#1 at our Wine Dinner over much pricier Zins

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  5/30/2008 - VinoPKM wrote: 87 Points

  An OK Zin. Very light and red fruit Zin. Looked like a young Pinot in the glass. Not my style for a Zin. Label stated complex and robust , but it was neither- very simple and light wine. Was not a bad Zin, but not what it claims.

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