An aromatic nose with plum, spice, and black fruit. A gorgeous palate that shows balance with abundant cherry and blackberry flavor. Has that peppery Zin finish.
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This took about 2 hours to get going, but it is really in a nice place right now. The nose is a mix of red and black cherry, with a hint of black fruit, cola, meat, dried herbs, and menthol. Very nice. The wine has a nice mouthfeel, and although is still quite tannic is balanced by red fruit and a really nice acidity. Long peppery finish. This wine has many years of life left, and sadly, it is my last bottle.
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A blend that is not nearly as good as their 100% Zinfandels. Good quality fruit, but the alcohol is not contained here. It dominates the finish, and ruins an otherwise good wine.
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Always delightful. Not sure about some of the prior reviews as I've never had a Storybook that was too much Oak and I can tell you that Jerry doesn't make this because he has leftover Zin and Cab - he does it because he thinks the flavors work together.
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12/28/2012 - Steveo51 wrote: 91 Points
An aromatic nose with plum, spice, and black fruit. A gorgeous palate that shows balance with abundant cherry and blackberry flavor. Has that peppery Zin finish.
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12/7/2012 - RJandGB wrote: 88 Points
Doing OK, but I will drink the last of this vintage soon
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3/2/2012 - cbkamp Likes this wine: 91 Points
This took about 2 hours to get going, but it is really in a nice place right now. The nose is a mix of red and black cherry, with a hint of black fruit, cola, meat, dried herbs, and menthol. Very nice. The wine has a nice mouthfeel, and although is still quite tannic is balanced by red fruit and a really nice acidity. Long peppery finish. This wine has many years of life left, and sadly, it is my last bottle.
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11/24/2011 - Sauvyfan Likes this wine: 87 Points
A blend that is not nearly as good as their 100% Zinfandels. Good quality fruit, but the alcohol is not contained here. It dominates the finish, and ruins an otherwise good wine.
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9/18/2011 - RJandGB wrote: 89 Points
Always delightful. Not sure about some of the prior reviews as I've never had a Storybook that was too much Oak and I can tell you that Jerry doesn't make this because he has leftover Zin and Cab - he does it because he thinks the flavors work together.
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