September 11, 2015 - still a great zin, but seems to have lost some zip since previous bottles. Drink em if you got em, they're likely past peak
October 20, 2014 - Again, a big brambly nose along with aromas of blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, violets, spices, flowers, vanillin oak. Similar flavors, with hints of white pepper. Full bodied and rich. Has viscosity (almost chewy), as well as being velvety in the mouth. Really good balance and structure. A long and extended finish. Paired well with NY steak.
March 8, 2014 - Identical to my notes on 12-20-2013. Nice big brambly nose. As I've indicated in the past, a colossal Zinfandel.
December 20, 2013 - Initially, right after the wine was opened, the nose seemed real brambly. Then, as it warmed a little, it settled down and exhibited aromas similar to my tasting of 20 months ago: blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, violets, spices, flowers, vanillin oak. Similar flavors, along with the same white pepper observed last time. It's still a blockbuster Zin. Big, rich and full bodied. velvety and viscous in the mouth. Tannins pretty much resolved. Great balance and good structure. A long and extended finish that becomes restrained toward the end. A colossal Zinfandel for me. Pairs quite well with filet mignon. Drinking great now and should continue to have a drinking plateau for 3 or 4 more years. I'll consume my remaining bottles probably over the next 2 or 3 years.
October 11, 2013 - PnP. Brought to dinner at Ruth's Chris. Drinks we'll right out of bottle, but really started to shine after an hour of air. Great nose, full bodied wine with dark fruit and spice on the palate without being over the top. Great complexity and long finish for a Zin.
March 23, 2013 - Excellent Zinfandel when opening initially struck by rich aromas of fruit and spice with a deep cranberry color. On the palate a myriad of dark berries, cherries, spice and cedar, incredibly long legs and a very long finish. We drank the wine over several hours and the wine got sweeter and more complex. A great Zinfandel and one of the best I have drank.
December 4, 2012 - Outstanding
November 18, 2012 - Saturdays at One - Cellar Reclamation Party! (Tom's Place in Las Colinas, TX): WIML91
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of briar patch, currants, raspberries and pepper. Flavors of currants, plums and raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink now.
August 6, 2012 - Cherry, licorice, dried herbs, plum, roasted meats on the palate in a rounded, satin finish
June 28, 2012 - Honeymoon Wine Tasting; 6/25/2012-7/3/2012 (California - Napa & Sonoma Counties): Tasted at Winery. Moderately intense purple in color, with aromas of dried fruit, red berry, and spice. Slightly sweeter and richer than Dina's, this is another very smooth Zin lacking the jammy flavors I dislike. Smooth tasty finish. A great Zin.