February 28, 2024 - Would probably have benefitted from another couple years laying down.
Tasty stuff, became more and more straightforward to ID as zin aa it had breathed, last glass after 2hrs decant was the best.
Critiscism is the alcohol was sharp esp on the nose
January 4, 2024 - Better than I expected, but still some concern about the price.
November 2, 2023 - WINE CLUB
October 30, 2023 - It's a shame that 2018 might've been the last vintage of Beekeeper zins. This is fantastic, and it's hard to imagine a better expression of the varietal.
It's heavy on the palate, but it's not "jammy" - meaning too heavy oak, or too much in the way of sweeter fruit tastes. It's more a textural sense. You'll probably need some serious food to go with it. Taste wise, it would be a good match for many salmon preparations. But the weight of the wine, and length of the finish, would be too much for a delicate dinner.
That said, the fruit is dry and savory. Plenty of dark fruit here like blackberries. But it seamlessly works with your palate from first sip to finish.
May 27, 2023 - herbal zin. Nose: blackberries, coffee, leather, dried herbs, candied cherries, wax, touch of smoke. Palate: blackberries, alcohol, oak spices, herbal hints, charred earth, raspberries and some acidity. Medium body, tart finish.
November 19, 2022 - 96% Zinfandel and 4% Petite Sirah coming from GT Vineyard (56%), Montecillo Vineyard (34%) and Madrone Springs (10%). This is excellent and highly structured Zinfandel Zinfandel that is full of red fruit, pepper, and a long acid-driven finish. Medium + bodied with tannins present, but not overwhelming after a little air. Almost claret style and absolutely delicious now, but with a ton of upside. Hold or decant if drinking now. I absolutely love Beekeeper zin but wish it was priced a bit lower so that i could justify drinking it more often ($85 retail).