Community Tasting Notes 2

• Shay.Aldriedge Likes this wine: 92 points

  March 22, 2021 - This was quite the interesting wine. On one hand, knowing the price (forced in to a 3-pack at around $110/bottle), and knowing the pedigree (Mondavi family Howell Mtn zin), you expect a certain quality. It’s not that this was subpar, it was more that this seemed in the wrong league.
  
  I decanted this two hours after having a small glass which was crazy tannic. My initial, and final, thoughts on this wine are that Lamborn’s zin is equal in quality at less than half the price. That’s a significant difference. Similar to Lamborn, this isn’t overly hot, jammy or disjointed. The structure here is actually quite nice, and improved only slightly the longer it was open. It is closer to a cab, or maybe powerful merlot, in profile. There is a distinct Andes chocolate mint note prevalent throughout. Aromatically, it’s a touch high toned with bright red and black fruits, but on the palate, it shows a touch more complexity...Andes chocolate mint, spiced black raspberries, currant, and cedar. To its credit, the oak isn’t in play much. I’d say this is in a good spot to open, but I’m hard pressed to say it is worth it based on price. If you enjoy this style of zin, go for Lamborn.

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• Whisky&Wine Likes this wine: 92 points

  May 26, 2019 - This is quite an interesting zinfandel. Not hot or or a fruit bomb. It's layered and tasty with some nice terroir showing through. Light clove and pepper to accompany the blackberry. I got a little black plum flavor too. Good balance with nice acidity.
  
  We enjoyed this bottle with hard cheeses and some roasted nuts. I think it will benefit from more time in the cellar. Going to try another this fall with a buddy who loves mountain zins. I'll post an updated tasting note then.

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• Vintage 2013
• Type Red
• Producer Dark Matter
• Varietal Zinfandel
• Designation n/a
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• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Howell Mountain

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• In Cellars 178 (57%)
• Consumed 137 (43%)

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