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• drrobvino wrote: 88 points

  December 16, 2012 - Given to me as a gift from a friend.
  PnP tonight out of the cellar.
  Clear, with medium ruby color, fading to a pale rim, showing a nice bit of age on this Zin.
  The nose is in good condition, showing developing aromas that are medium in intensity, including bright red cherry and red plum notes, with a bit of black pepper, and a citrus zest in the upper register.
  The palate reveals a dry wine, medium in body, with med(+) alcohol (14.5% abv), with med intensity flavors of red and black cherry, a bit of raspberry, a nice but light pepper spice, and another hint of citrus-like zest as the med level of acidity swoops in, keeping this wine fresh and bright. The tannins are med/med(-) at this point, and are supple and well integrated, leading into the med length, red-fruited finish.
  This is a nice, mature RRV Zin, offering up straightforward red fruits and fairly bright acidity for this varietal. It is a good quality wine, drinking well right now, and will continue to do so for the next 2-3 years, but will no longer improve with additional age. Really good juice, probably not worth the $40 price tag, however...IMHO.

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• aof wrote: 88 points

  April 11, 2010 - Simple, fruit forward, dark cola with a spicy finish.

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• rexmerlot wrote: 90 points

  March 28, 2010 - Dark ruby red in colour. Black fruit and spice on nose. Nice peppary finish.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2006
• Type Red
• Producer Dutton-Goldfield
• Varietal Zinfandel
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Dutton Ranch Morelli Lane Vineyard
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Sonoma County
• Appellation Russian River Valley

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• Consumed 27 (61%)

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