Very plain and unexciting Zin. Nothing not to like, but a dearth of what to like. Nose is unidimentional as a medicinal berry aroma. The palate only slightly better with tannic berries and a hint of vanilla.
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Not getting much on the nose, smells a bit jammy but can't pick out anything specific, seems overwhelmed by the alcohol. Definitely tastes of plums, cherries, oak, with a little vanilla and a slightly vegetal quality. A fair amount of heat at first, but that died down pretty quickly. Overall, a decent bottle with very good QPR.
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Nose is rather closed at the moment with just hints of black cherries, but the alcohol comes through loud and clear. The palate is rather more interesting, with some nice jammy red fruits on the attack, transitioning to more leathery elements. The tannins are present but restrained by a good amount of acidity. The alcohol, thankfully, is rather discreet. Might open up again in a few months.
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5/7/2012 - kmicho wrote: 80 Points
Very plain and unexciting Zin. Nothing not to like, but a dearth of what to like. Nose is unidimentional as a medicinal berry aroma. The palate only slightly better with tannic berries and a hint of vanilla.
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1/6/2012 - chukon99 wrote: 88 Points
Not getting much on the nose, smells a bit jammy but can't pick out anything specific, seems overwhelmed by the alcohol. Definitely tastes of plums, cherries, oak, with a little vanilla and a slightly vegetal quality. A fair amount of heat at first, but that died down pretty quickly. Overall, a decent bottle with very good QPR.
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11/26/2010 - pcarmich wrote: 86 Points
Nose is rather closed at the moment with just hints of black cherries, but the alcohol comes through loud and clear. The palate is rather more interesting, with some nice jammy red fruits on the attack, transitioning to more leathery elements. The tannins are present but restrained by a good amount of acidity. The alcohol, thankfully, is rather discreet. Might open up again in a few months.
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4/24/2010 - FPNova wrote: 88 Points
Deep plum and licorice flavor w/tannin still pronounced & a medium finish
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2/13/2010 - dpevers wrote:
Nice nose and body, not too much fruit.
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