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• Joe Fischer Does not like this wine: 80 points

  December 12, 2023 - Way too much like grape juice.

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• La Cave d'Argent wrote: 89 points

  January 16, 2021 - Since last being tasted 4/21/2020, Macchia's 2018 "Adventurous" Zinfandel has changed very little. Dark bramble fruits, exotic spices, smoke, black pepper, bittersweet chocolate and dried herbs reside in a medium-to-full-bodied frame that is buttressed with fresh acidity, silky tannins and moderate oak. The wine's lofty 16.5% alcohol can be coaxed to lurk quietly by serving it at approximately 60°F. Solid on the mid-palate and finishing with medium length, this fruity Zin will be best in its youth. Drink now-2023.

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• La Cave d'Argent wrote: 89 points

  April 21, 2020 - Despite weighing in at a lofty 16.5% alcohol, this brambly, smoky, dried herb and spice-filled Zinfandel does not throw any heat when served at 60°F. Despite its ripe fruit, there is a good balancing acidity, modest oak and fairly soft tannins. Medium-to-full-bodied and solid on the middle palate, it goes on to close with a medium-length finish that flashes notes of black pepper. With the right serving temperature you will be pleased. This should be best when young and fruity. Drink now-2023.

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• Mot and Rob wrote: 88 points

  March 3, 2020 - Little hot in the bottle - not bad but better zins. The nose was fantastic with ripe blackberries, dark red cherry, and a bit of cocoa. But the mouth had a bit of a bite and drank hot (it’s 16.5) dark cherry and cocoa with spice on the tongue

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2018
• Type Red
• Producer Macchia
• Varietal Zinfandel
• Designation Adventurous
• Vineyard Linsteadt Vineyard
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Sierra Foothills
• Appellation Amador County
• UPC Code 899806002147

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• In Cellars 19 (26%)
• Consumed 55 (74%)

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