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2009 Scherrer Winery Zinfandel Old and Mature Vines Scherrer Vineyard Alexander Valley
Zinfandel
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Alexander Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 57
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VlgJeff wrote: 91 points
August 2, 2020 - Based on previous note (from 6/27/17) I gave this bottle a 20 minute decant and that helped to open up the wine. There seemed to be a bit of alcohol, along with a good dose of dark red fruits, on the nose. The medium to plus bodied palate showed a great mix of red and dark red fruits, some spice, and touches of earth and pepper, with well integrated tannins, and wonderfully balanced acidity. The wine has aged well, but I would suggest drinking up soon.
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SyrahForth310 Likes this wine: 89 points
December 17, 2019 - Medium color.
Blackberry and cherry on the nose.
Black cherry and plum on the palate with a hint of smoke.
Tight and dry finish, with light tannins; not much fruit structure and detail on the finish.
Decanting an hour was beneficial and softened the tannins.
Wine aged well overall; would have given it a 90 or 91 a few years ago. -
jlgnml Likes this wine: 90 points
July 15, 2017 - Dense color, good palate feel, good mouthful of berry's, just really smooth.
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VlgJeff wrote: 92 points
June 27, 2017 - Slo-ox for 1/2 hr. Enjoyed this vintage of the OMV Zin better than the 2011 we had a couple of weeks ago. This wine seemed incredibly smooth and well integrated, with a medium to plus mouthfeel. A great mix of red and dark red fruits, with a touch of earth, well integrated tannins, and wonderfully balanced acidity. Will surely hold for several years. Kudos to Fred!
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galewskj wrote: 90 points
January 10, 2017 - Consistent with previous notes. Well-balanced for a California zinfandel. More elegant. I really need to buy some more of these.
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By Antonio Galloni
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Scherrer Winery
- Varietal Zinfandel
- Designation Old and Mature Vines
- Vineyard Scherrer Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Alexander Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 116 (21%)
- Consumed 439 (79%)
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- AppellationAlexander Valley
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