• TonyHamlin Likes this wine: 88 points

    July 12, 2014 - Very good zin. Our bottle was a bit older, but that just seemed to make it smoother. I could probably add a couple more "o's" to smooth. Good fruit, Not jammy. Bit o pepper here and there.

    Bought this in 2008 while roaming Napa. Why in the heck didn't I buy more!?! Napa wine prices are kinda rising....

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  • Kentw Likes this wine: 91 points

    April 19, 2014 - Quite nice. Smooth, fruity, and well balanced acidity on the finish. Medium to full body and fresh dark fruits. Age has helped tremendously and drinking very well right now.

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  • saxual wrote: 83 points

    November 16, 2012 - Depressingly bad

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  • TXtea wrote: 88 points

    March 31, 2012 - Needed 30 min decant. Wonderful, sorry it is gone.

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  • bob.welsh071@gmail.com wrote: 86 points

    October 10, 2011 - Nice, full nose of pepper & berries. Smooth mouth feel with slight sweetness. Tannins have mellowed out nicely. Probably slightly past its peak. Pleasant, but glad to enjoy it now.

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  • anonymoose12345 Likes this wine: 92 points

    January 31, 2011 - I found this surprisingly and shockingly good. Had a glass at a restaurant -- didn't taste hot or green at all. Wonderful punch of bright fruit, pepper and enough oak to sustain the finish. Maybe my glass came from a bottle that had been opened for awhile? Either way, I will be revisiting this one for sure.

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  • migliore wrote: 87 points

    July 11, 2009 - A little hot (alcohol) but good flavor. Like the merlot better. #kswine

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  • Niagara wrote: 80 points

    February 26, 2009 - Acceptable with pizza, but just. Very acidic and green.

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  • Ryanmb3 wrote: 89 points

    January 17, 2009 - Went great with my Steak before my game of Texas Hold'em

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  • Duncan H wrote: 86 points

    December 11, 2008 - Deep red/black. Oaky/ blackberry nose. Dark fruit on the palate and slightly more open than I would have expected. Big tannins and decent acidity. Heady alcoholic burn. While this will probably last, I'd rather enjoy it now.

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