Wonderful nose of berries and raisins. Nice texture, that really coats the mouth, with tastes of dark fruit, smoke and spice. Pretty dry, but with lively acidity and a touch of cola to complete a strong finish. This could easily sit another five years and improve.
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Interesting wine, which was not as fruit forward as many California Zinfandels--nice complexity, with some earthy characteristics and solid tannins. Just seemed a bit disjointed on the finish.
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Straightforward and fruity. Some earthy tones, but good plum, cassis and nectarine fruit. Short finish. Slighty creamy and yeasty. A little time will benefit it. Nice pairing.
Paired: Pesto-artichoke-olive pizza
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2/1/2007 - BSpdx wrote: 90 Points
Wonderful nose of berries and raisins. Nice texture, that really coats the mouth, with tastes of dark fruit, smoke and spice. Pretty dry, but with lively acidity and a touch of cola to complete a strong finish. This could easily sit another five years and improve.
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9/9/2006 - win wrote: 87 Points
Interesting wine, which was not as fruit forward as many California Zinfandels--nice complexity, with some earthy characteristics and solid tannins. Just seemed a bit disjointed on the finish.
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3/20/2005 - AndrewSGHall wrote:
Le Cigare Volant vertical: Very sharp and delineated wine, but not pleasant. Blackberry fruit, tobacco and cedar notes, but not harmony or balance.
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4/25/2004 - umazz wrote: 90 Points
very much a low fruit wine, bit of an acidic, astryngent taste. Not many people liked it, but I did.
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12/4/2003 - AndrewSGHall wrote:
Straightforward and fruity. Some earthy tones, but good plum, cassis and nectarine fruit. Short finish. Slighty creamy and yeasty. A little time will benefit it. Nice pairing.
Paired: Pesto-artichoke-olive pizza
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