Community Tasting Note

• Wackogracko Likes this wine: 86 points

  October 17, 2018 - Drank first glass at cellar temp and second glass closer to room temp about 30 minutes after bottle opening. Second glass was far better; this needs a little time to open up and possibly warm up.
  
  Appearance - medium purple hue with thinner viscosity.
  Nose - earthier nose with a little funk and some red and black fruit.
  Palate - a little thin to start with some acid. But then loads of black fruit mixed with char, caramel, pouporri, cigar box, leather, and other strong secondary flavors. A nice spicyness at the end. Finish is smooth with minimal tannins and fairly long. Alcohol is in balance and not overpowering even at 15.0
  
  This wine is not what I would call typical CA (Sonoma) old vine zin but it certainly has its place. Cooler climate feel with lots of secondary flavors. Drink now. Should go great with smokier, fatty dishes like short rib, pulled pork, etc.

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