Dark chocolate and coffee beans dominate the aroma. Subtle violet tones that seem to be a trademark of this winery’s Zins, show through briefly before moving into deep brambly tones and a hint of jamminess. There is a faintly smoky quality to this wine, almost reminiscent of burnt rubber following a spin in the glass that is very intriguing.
Dark raspberry, lilac and violets introduce the palate, in an almost Mourvedre-like style. Rose wood, leather, a mixed spices mingle with soil, dark chocolate, coffee beans, and a black currant tone that lingers long into the finish. This is a very dark, deep, and complex wine, with tons of fleeting subtleties that give it a very multi-dimensional quality. The flavors are nicely layered and the structure is harmonious, with well integrated fruit and tannins. This is a very solid effort and easily worth trying.
Source: What's Worth Drinking: Post #66: Central Coast Adventures Pt.5: Zin Week: Saucelito Canyon ( http://whatsworthdrinking.com/2010/09/13/post-66-central-coast-adventures-pt-5-zin-week-saucelito-canyon/ )
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11/24/2011 - rxlaw95 wrote: 93 Points
Once again it impressed a crowd of zin drinkers. Best wine of the night. This little secret in central coast is one of my favorites.
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11/14/2011 - rxlaw95 wrote: 93 Points
This borders on outstanding. What a fun wine to drink. This one is great.
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9/23/2011 - Dan & Patti wrote: 97 Points
Earth, dark fruit, exquisite nose, could lay down for one more year but why wait
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9/13/2010 - Tyler_at_WWD Likes this wine: 90 Points
Dark chocolate and coffee beans dominate the aroma. Subtle violet tones that seem to be a trademark of this winery’s Zins, show through briefly before moving into deep brambly tones and a hint of jamminess. There is a faintly smoky quality to this wine, almost reminiscent of burnt rubber following a spin in the glass that is very intriguing.
Dark raspberry, lilac and violets introduce the palate, in an almost Mourvedre-like style. Rose wood, leather, a mixed spices mingle with soil, dark chocolate, coffee beans, and a black currant tone that lingers long into the finish. This is a very dark, deep, and complex wine, with tons of fleeting subtleties that give it a very multi-dimensional quality. The flavors are nicely layered and the structure is harmonious, with well integrated fruit and tannins. This is a very solid effort and easily worth trying.
Source: What's Worth Drinking: Post #66: Central Coast Adventures Pt.5: Zin Week: Saucelito Canyon ( http://whatsworthdrinking.com/2010/09/13/post-66-central-coast-adventures-pt-5-zin-week-saucelito-canyon/ )
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8/2/2010 - grafstrb wrote:
A day in Paso (Denner, Tablas Creek, Graves ...): -- tasted a single glass, non-blind in tasting room ––
New plastic shelf-liners on the nose; nose is very tight. Flavors of raspberry seeds and oaky spice; a bit alcoholic.
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