Plum and black cherry led things off while the wine still shows a lovely freshness with good acidity and spice ... the alcohol seemed a little low for a Zin at only 13.5%, but I'll gladly take a balanced Zin over something over-blown with alcohol and jammy fruit
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Oh yeah, solid Paso Robles Zin. Somehow they bring the Zin in at 13.5% alcohol with a complete flavor and aroma profile. A flinty, grapey nose. Super dark color. Almost full bodied, affected by plenty of American oak. Not for everyone, but a mouth full of dark red wine with that quick hitting high toned Zinfandel characteristic. This one has too much oak, which may or may not dissipate with time in the bottle. Has that brambly, dark cherry, mullberry, and black raspberry fruit flavor we love in our Zins. Easlly handles the alcohol. Well balanced except for the oak, which also dominates the finish.
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12/3/2017 - owr Likes this wine: 88 Points
Plum and black cherry led things off while the wine still shows a lovely freshness with good acidity and spice ... the alcohol seemed a little low for a Zin at only 13.5%, but I'll gladly take a balanced Zin over something over-blown with alcohol and jammy fruit
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10/13/2012 - Saltymandy wrote: 84 Points
Weak finish
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8/4/2011 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 86 Points
Oh yeah, solid Paso Robles Zin. Somehow they bring the Zin in at 13.5% alcohol with a complete flavor and aroma profile. A flinty, grapey nose. Super dark color. Almost full bodied, affected by plenty of American oak. Not for everyone, but a mouth full of dark red wine with that quick hitting high toned Zinfandel characteristic. This one has too much oak, which may or may not dissipate with time in the bottle. Has that brambly, dark cherry, mullberry, and black raspberry fruit flavor we love in our Zins. Easlly handles the alcohol. Well balanced except for the oak, which also dominates the finish.
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3/25/2011 - walterhpdx wrote: 86 Points
Not great, but easy drinking.
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