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2009 Talty Winery Zinfandel Estate William Talty Vineyards
Zinfandel
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Dry Creek Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 14
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Pressed for Wine wrote:
August 18, 2019 - At 10 years old, the wine was past its prime.
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Kahnru12 wrote: 91 points
March 9, 2018 - At opening, very tight and bland. But within 30 minutes, wow, total red and bramblefruit. After the first 30-60 min., the depth of flavor was quite evident. Really enjoyed this wine for the next hour.
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1kuhlman Likes this wine: 89 points
May 13, 2017 - A bit lighter than most zinfandels which is a welcome change. It has bright cherry notes throughout, but the finish is sharper than I prefer. A pleasant wine all in all.
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2.chimneys Likes this wine: 94 points
April 23, 2017 - This was deliciously balanced. Aroma of red fruits, but layers of dark fruits on the palette. Very balanced with hints of vanilla/tobacco from the oak. Enjoyed with some grill lamb. Probably won't keep much longer.
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ebert wrote: flawed
December 18, 2016 - Bottle was definitely off -- unlike others we have drank in the past
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Talty Winery
- Varietal Zinfandel
- Designation Estate
- Vineyard William Talty Vineyards
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Dry Creek Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 146 (31%)
- Consumed 327 (69%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
spicy tomato pancetta bucatiniWho Likes This Wine
93% Like It 15 votes
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- ProducerTalty Winery
- VarietyZinfandel
- DesignationEstate
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationDry Creek Valley
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