July 20, 2012 - No notes.
Decanted 1 hr. Good cork with slight micro sediment.
Solid and delicous, as always.
Drink now or revisit in a couple yrs.
While not the weight of a Biale Monte Rosso vineyard, still classy Zin that everyone liked.
90 pts.
March 15, 2012 - Still a solid wine. Has a little sweetness that puts me in agreement with others that this might do best on its own. It got better and better over a four hour drinking window.
January 31, 2012 - One for DM.
90 pts in the past.
Solid, still nice fruit and not hot.
By itself or with food.
March 23, 2011 - What a lovely mature Old Vine Zin! The wine has truly stayed in balance with no off flavors or harsh finish. A friend couldn't believe how much enjoyment I got out of it. He prefered a younger and more fruit forward '03 Zin from CA.
November 24, 2007 - FBM buy. Nice btl of Zin. Thick, syrupy with noticeable sweetness. Best on its own or as an appertif. A bit difficult as a food wine.
June 7, 2006 - This was the last of 12 bttls and the best one.
September 3, 2004 - Sampled at a blind tasting of seven zins. This Washington zin more than held its own against the Cali establishment. Cassis and turpentine on the nose. Raspberry jelly fruit. The group thought this had the best finish out of all the wines. I purchased this for $32. One 1st place vote. My #4.