November 12, 2023 - Past its time.
November 30, 2020 - This bottle was still drinking well and got better as it opened up. Well integrated at nearly 16% ABV, with red and blue berry fruit, earth, leather.
January 28, 2020 - very enjoyable--quite earthy, but still fruity
May 17, 2019 - 90-92: vibrant, delicious, intense, earthy zin that has held up well. Cellar kept since release, it's a classic zin. Well done.
March 28, 2018 - Past it’s prime. More like a desert wine at this point. Sweet, high alcohol w some fruit left but as noted unbalanced.
March 16, 2018 - This bottle is over the hill and disjointed. It’s my fault for holding it too long.
February 22, 2017 - Brambles. Berries, touch of prune. Mid is sweet but bright with red and blue fruit. Juicy with a nice tang of acidity in the back. Fully mature.
February 10, 2017 - Double decanted; notes from day two: Garnet color with slight browning at the rim. Muted nose of dark fruit. Raspberries and blackberries on a medium-bodied, dry palate with ample acids. Relatively long length finish. Probably a bit past its prime, so time to drink up.
April 1, 2016 - Magenta in color. 15.9% ABV. Powerful nose of ripe red fruits, pepper and licorice. Full bodied but lacking the necessary acidity to keep the alcohol in check. Massive, almost port like, Zinfandel. Strawberry compote, raspberry liqueur and black pepper on the palate. Medium length on the finish. Drinkable but somewhat disappointing given how well the Pesenti has performed in recent years.
July 4, 2015 - super ripe and sweet dark fruit. Too ripe and primary. Singular. Like over done amarone.