July 11, 2018 - Big, rich dark fruit with some spice. Stretched nicely over a couple of nights. Not going to get any better. Last bottle.
October 14, 2017 - Based on recent reviews, I did not decant. Dark ripe fruit, touch of sweetness. Good partner with smoked baby back ribs.
August 14, 2017 - The alcohol (15.5%) has become more dominant with fading fruit. I wouldn't wait any longer on this one.
January 3, 2017 - Minor bricking in the glass. Big mouth of dark concentrated mature ripe fruit. Nice balance of fruit and oak. The fruit faded a bit after a couple of hours. This wine is likely at its peak or just beyond.
November 21, 2015 - Dark, spicy, juicy. Very nice.
September 6, 2015 - Not a classic tasting Zin. Very enjoyable. A little Syrah in the blend.
May 2, 2015 - Let it open for about an hour. Nice fruit forward, great dry creek essence, and a subtle overall finish. This was a superb bottle.
January 30, 2015 - ZAP Flights! 2015 presented with support from The Historic Vineyard Society (Four Seasons Hotel, San Francisco): Poured at the Zap Flights presentation by the Historic Vineyard Society including discussion with winemaker Kerry Damskey.
Dark ruby color, with a shy nose of dark cherry. Palate continues dark cherry, black pepper, a little boozy, tannic finish. 15.5% ABV.
According to the winemaker, 20% whole clusters were included in the ferment.
This speaks to Dry Creek but it's perhaps a little too generic; good but difficult to live up to the $51 price tag.
November 23, 2014 - Small production field blend Zinfandel, that for 2012 is fantastic. The wine has a very nice fruit smell and the PS adds a great feel, while the Carignane adds to the spiciness of the Zin.