Community Tasting Notes 10

• j3w wrote:

  October 16, 2010 - Amazing to think an $18 wine has the character to survive 5 years in the bottle and come out tasting like this. Reminds me of a much higher priced Cotes du Rhone, with a fantastic mourved body that brings concentration and funk to the table without overwhelming the syrah. This is really a fantastically crafted wine at the price. The nose is alluring, blackberry stands out but from a background of earthiness. Red and black fruits fight each other to a standstill in your mouth and then come to an armistice on the finish. Really impressive effort, at 3x the price I'd still be happy.

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• surfcityvino wrote:

  July 15, 2010 - Graphite, leather, and smoke on the nose. Palate has black cherry and a mix of old world earth and new world fruit. Some tannins. Nice balance. Would buy it again.

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• MurphyCellar wrote: 90 points

  September 26, 2009 - Surprisingly complex and smooth for the price. Wonderful.

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• valecnik wrote: 87 points

  May 3, 2008 - Pine, mixed berries and smoked pork on the nose. As it spent time in the glass it got a little skunky, maybe too much so at times. Smoky autumn flavors on the palate and fine tannins. Miles better than the '02.

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• JonGray wrote: 88 points

  January 23, 2008 - Big win e- berries, fruit, big mouth fill. enjoyed.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2003
• Type Red
• Producer Zaca Mesa
• Varietal Red Rhone Blend
• Designation Z Cuvée
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Central Coast
• Appellation Santa Ynez Valley

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• In Cellars 18 (26%)
• Consumed 50 (74%)

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