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Zin Thing 2009
Tasted December 5, 2009 by winecat9 with 420 views
Introduction
17th Annual Zin Thing
Flight 1 (10 notes)
Red
2001 Storybook Mountain Vineyards Zinfandel Eastern Exposures
88 points
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.
Red
2001 Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Rockpile Road Vineyard
92 points
Beautiful example of a mature, balanced and complex Rockpile Zin. One of the favorites from the event.
Red
1996 Ravenswood Zinfandel Old Hill
90 points
Excellent mature Zin. Good balance with fruit restrained but definitely present.
Red
2005 Wilson Winery Zinfandel Tori Vineyard
89 points
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.
Red
2005 Carol Shelton Wines Zinfandel Maple Zin Maple Vineyards
89 points
Flavors typical of Dry Creek Zin with tendancy to earth and dark fruit.
Red
2007 Bella Vineyards Zinfandel Two Patch Alexander Valley
90 points
A nice effort and hopefully indicative of the quality of 2007 Zin.
Red
2006 Novy Family Wines Zinfandel Carlisle Vineyard
90 points
Yum! Very tasty, aromatic and well balanced. Bright fruit flavors with good depth.
Red
1987 Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Old
85 points
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.
Red
1997 Ravenswood Zinfandel Cooke
79 points
Lightning Round selection. Fruit has turned tart and unappealing.
Red
1994 Ridge Geyserville
90 points
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.