12/10/2022 - WineLover007 Likes this wine:

15 years old, buried in the cellar, was still delish

1/8/2022 - WineLover007 Likes this wine:

Drinkable now, no decanting needed. Still had fruit and structure. Don't wait

8/11/2018 - WineLover007 wrote:

need to buy some more

2/27/2018 - WineLover007 wrote:

I liked the rich, plum, flavor

Medium body

3/1/2014 - WineLover007 wrote:

Drinking really well now. We enjoyed it a lot.

2/1/2014 - WineLover007 wrote:

Very good zin for price. Will buy again.

12/24/2013 - WineLover007 Likes this wine:

Deep gold in color, taste peaches are what come to mind.

12/24/2013 - WineLover007 Does not like this wine:

Not much body or flavor at all, hopefully it improves with some time, but not holding my breath.

12/21/2013 - WineLover007 wrote:

Drank with friends at a blind pinot wine tasting.

12/21/2013 - WineLover007 wrote:

drank at a blind pinot wine tasting with friends - this was the top pinot.

12/21/2013 - WineLover007 wrote:

Rating from a wine tasting party.

12/21/2013 - WineLover007 wrote:

Drank at a wine tasting and received this score.

12/21/2013 - WineLover007 Likes this wine:

Had 7 friends over and this got an average 92 score.

2/25/2013 - WineLover007 wrote:

Tart, but pleasurable, taste which I think and hope means that this is too early to open the bottle. That said, it was still enjoyable to drink.

11/23/2012 - WineLover007 wrote:

Decent, nothing special.

11/23/2012 - WineLover007 wrote:

This was my go to wine for year's for a bit more special than everyday. It's super food friendly and everyone seemed to really like it. Highly recommend this.

11/23/2012 - WineLover007 wrote:

Good stand by....not too dry....grapefruit smell....refreshing taste.

10/13/2012 - WineLover007 wrote:

smooth, cinnamon spice, long finish, other earthy spices.

9/1/2012 - WineLover007 wrote:

Nicely balanced.Very enjoyable, even more give the under $20 price.

7/24/2012 - WineLover007 wrote:

terrific wine for the price.

7/5/2012 - WineLover007 wrote:

Lots and Lots of fruit with a terrific balance. Plum, for sure, and other dark, rich fruit that I can't name at all. Very, very good.

7/5/2012 - WineLover007 wrote:

Razzzzberrry! Somebody in the group tasted flint....After the initial rasberry, mellowed out nicely with a good balance.

5/19/2011 - WineLover007 wrote:

for around $20, with a steak, it's a very solid choice.

2/19/2012 - WineLover007 wrote:

Super deal fro $8. Lighter fruit taste, with acidity. Complemented the salmon dish we ate with it. Would definitely recommend at this price.

2/4/2012 - WineLover007 wrote:

Tart, but pleasurable, taste which I think and hope means that this is too early to open the bottle. That said, it was still enjoyable to drink.

1/30/2012 - WineLover007 wrote:

This bottle really impressed me. Fully integrated taste, spice, with a nice finish. Decanted for 1+ hour.

11/26/2011 - WineLover007 wrote:

Drank with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Paired well, did not over power, tasted good with some light to medium spice. Good quality for the $, recommend.

9/5/2011 - WineLover007 wrote:

Had a bottle of this a year or two ago and it's improved since then.

7/16/2011 - WineLover007 wrote:

Nose: mishmash of fruit, a bit funky.

Taste: Cherry with a bite, a bit too cinnamon spicy for me taste.

Also not sure it really improved with age.

6/25/2011 - WineLover007 wrote:

Rich flavor with nuance. Pear flavor - very enjoyable with spicy food.

5/30/2011 - WineLover007 wrote:

Spicy, full of flavor, cinnamon.

5/22/2011 - WineLover007 wrote:

Nose: light pepper, with dark raspberry.

Taste: dark red fruits with wild berry, medium body and finish.

Served with Med. chicken with lots of spices and it paired well.

Minimal decanting, might have opened more and made me wonder if this will continue to age and taste even better.

5/22/2011 - WineLover007 wrote:

Lighter, balanced, melon taste.

5/8/2011 - WineLover007 wrote:

good, light fruit, nice wine...

4/22/2011 - WineLover007 wrote:

Agree with the last post. Good structure, enjoyable, nothing fancy. Drank with manchego and crackers.

3/20/2011 - WineLover007 wrote:

Smell was pinot but not concentrated, but not too sweet, not too fruity.

In retrospect, the nose told me that the taste might be a off. It took about half hour for the taste to come together: good fruit, plummy cherry. Decent value but not a special event wine.

1/19/2011 - WineLover007 wrote:

Grenache and tempranillo. Nothing complicated, enjoyed for $7. Bought at wine mine store in Oakland, CA.

1/9/2011 - WineLover007 wrote:

Still delicious, light, Pinot. Nothing super complicated, but enjoyable.

12/27/2010 - WineLover007 wrote:

light, refreshing.

good deal @ $12

12/12/2010 - WineLover007 wrote:

It's a different grape from what I am used to drinking, it's definitely spicey, and on the bold side. Agree with other posts that in no way would expect this to be in the Top 100 wines of 2010.

12/5/2010 - WineLover007 wrote:

not too oaky, good deal for the money.

12/5/2010 - WineLover007 wrote:

straight ahead, slightly spicy, not too much fruit, zin

served with short ribs and chicken.

good for $16

12/5/2010 - WineLover007 wrote:

Drinking smooth, some pepper and spice. Served with short ribs, great combo.

Very nice value wine...at $17.

11/24/2010 - WineLover007 wrote:

Color: has to be one of the lightest pinots I've seen, especially pouring.

Nose: not much to speak of.

Taste: different, tart, acidic, with a quip of a finish.

This is the first wine that I didn't love for the money from Kermit Lynch. Oh well, KL had a nice, long, run with high quality wines for the price for me.

I do wonder if they will get better or worse with time...KL initially told me that the drinking window was 09-13.

11/20/2010 - WineLover007 wrote:

delicious pepper taste, cinnamon spice, even a tart licorice flavor....

10/30/2010 - WineLover007 wrote:

Nose: tight, rose floral, slightly musty

Taste: medium body, tart off cherry (not in a bad way), cranberry, with a very short finish.

Ate with an egg quiche, bacon, and some Manchego cheese which makes almost every red wine taste better.

I wonder if this wine is on the downside of it's peak?

Still good enough....

9/22/2010 - WineLover007 wrote:

appearance: light

taste: definitely cherry, balanced, opened up nicely over two hours.

9/19/2010 - WineLover007 wrote:

Nose: light citrus, light tangy orange

Taste: tart apple, hint of sour apple.

9/10/2010 - WineLover007 wrote:

Smell: sounds weird, but sweet bark and dark fruit

Taste: smooth, integrated, still has some tannins, blackberries.

I'm consistently happy with Ferrari Carano price/value ratio. Very good wine for under $20 (got it on sale).

9/5/2010 - WineLover007 wrote:

look: deep purple

nose: plum

taste: plum, too, tart cherry, tannic, maybe some pepper in there...

for $16 from Costco...what a deal....