2006 Dutton-Goldfield Zinfandel Dutton Ranch Morelli Lane Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 88.7 points

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  12/16/2012 - drrobvino wrote: 88 Points

  Given to me as a gift from a friend.
  PnP tonight out of the cellar.
  Clear, with medium ruby color, fading to a pale rim, showing a nice bit of age on this Zin.
  The nose is in good condition, showing developing aromas that are medium in intensity, including bright red cherry and red plum notes, with a bit of black pepper, and a citrus zest in the upper register.
  The palate reveals a dry wine, medium in body, with med(+) alcohol (14.5% abv), with med intensity flavors of red and black cherry, a bit of raspberry, a nice but light pepper spice, and another hint of citrus-like zest as the med level of acidity swoops in, keeping this wine fresh and bright. The tannins are med/med(-) at this point, and are supple and well integrated, leading into the med length, red-fruited finish.
  This is a nice, mature RRV Zin, offering up straightforward red fruits and fairly bright acidity for this varietal. It is a good quality wine, drinking well right now, and will continue to do so for the next 2-3 years, but will no longer improve with additional age. Really good juice, probably not worth the $40 price tag, however...IMHO.

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  4/11/2010 - aof wrote: 88 Points

  Simple, fruit forward, dark cola with a spicy finish.

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  3/28/2010 - rexmerlot wrote: 90 Points

  Dark ruby red in colour. Black fruit and spice on nose. Nice peppary finish.

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