Favored by a few tasters; much better after a few minutes in the glass. Flavors varied from typical Zin but this oftens seems to be the case with Storybook. Lively debate about whether this wine will continue to evolve with majority feeling that no futher improvement is likely.
Very pleasant and a favority of several tasters. Nice nose. Structure and Depth of flavors may be impacted by the young age of the vines so will be interesting to taste future vintages.
Lightning Round selection. From the excellent 1994 vintage and still very good. This bottle seemed to have less depth of flavor that the last one consumed 2 years ago. Balanced, nice bouquet.
2001 Storybook Mountain Vineyards Zinfandel Eastern Exposures 88 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Favored by a few tasters; much better after a few minutes in the glass. Flavors varied from typical Zin but this oftens seems to be the case with Storybook. Lively debate about whether this wine will continue to evolve with majority feeling that no futher improvement is likely.
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2001 Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Rockpile Road Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Rockpile
Beautiful example of a mature, balanced and complex Rockpile Zin. One of the favorites from the event.
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1996 Ravenswood Zinfandel Old Hill 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
Excellent mature Zin. Good balance with fruit restrained but definitely present.
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2005 Wilson Winery Zinfandel Tori Vineyard 89 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley
Very pleasant and a favority of several tasters. Nice nose. Structure and Depth of flavors may be impacted by the young age of the vines so will be interesting to taste future vintages.
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2005 Carol Shelton Wines Zinfandel Maple Zin Maple Vineyards 89 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley
Flavors typical of Dry Creek Zin with tendancy to earth and dark fruit.
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2007 Bella Vineyards Zinfandel Two Patch Alexander Valley 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley
A nice effort and hopefully indicative of the quality of 2007 Zin.
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2006 Novy Family Wines Zinfandel Carlisle Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Yum! Very tasty, aromatic and well balanced. Bright fruit flavors with good depth.
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1987 Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Old 85 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
Donated for the Lightning Rounds of Zin Thing 2009. Fruit just barely hanging in but the wine is still balanced. Slight brown edges. Short finish.
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1997 Ravenswood Zinfandel Cooke 79 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
Lightning Round selection. Fruit has turned tart and unappealing.
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1994 Ridge Geyserville 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Lightning Round selection. From the excellent 1994 vintage and still very good. This bottle seemed to have less depth of flavor that the last one consumed 2 years ago. Balanced, nice bouquet.
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