The first night this wine had a great aroma and a nice taste of black berry, but the finish was almost pure alcohol. The second night this bottle finished nice and smooth. I'd decant for an hour before drinking.
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Pnp. This bottle had the misfortune of following a 2008 Carlisle Sonoma County Zin and was just not in the same ballpark -- tasted amateurish in comparison. Lots of candied brambly fruit, quite flavorful, but lacking the brooding flavors and spice of the Carlisle. Nice enough Zin but nothing to get excited about, even at the sub $20 price point.
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Decent Zinfandel, but nothing special. Lots of fruit on the nose. Fruit and baking spice on the palate, very hot finish. Perhaps this will be better tomorrow.
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5/17/2013 - Yostie wrote: 85 Points
The first night this wine had a great aroma and a nice taste of black berry, but the finish was almost pure alcohol. The second night this bottle finished nice and smooth. I'd decant for an hour before drinking.
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5/19/2012 - Jlbag wrote: 85 Points
Sharp and bright fruit taste
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12/31/2011 - PIntag wrote: 85 Points
Pnp. This bottle had the misfortune of following a 2008 Carlisle Sonoma County Zin and was just not in the same ballpark -- tasted amateurish in comparison. Lots of candied brambly fruit, quite flavorful, but lacking the brooding flavors and spice of the Carlisle. Nice enough Zin but nothing to get excited about, even at the sub $20 price point.
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8/6/2011 - Jsobchak wrote: 90 Points
Berries
Balanced
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7/10/2011 - ChadRS wrote: 85 Points
Decent Zinfandel, but nothing special. Lots of fruit on the nose. Fruit and baking spice on the palate, very hot finish. Perhaps this will be better tomorrow.
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6/19/2011 - ICaWineGuy wrote: 87 Points
Opened up nicely on the 2nd day, nice tones of black cherry, though no real spice.
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6/8/2011 - Hastecho wrote: 88 Points
Tannins. Citrus first smell. Chocolate after taste.
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1/30/2011 - bambam wrote: 88 Points
ZAP 2011 20th Annual Grand Tasting; 1/29/2011-1/31/2011 (San Francisco, Fort Mason): Sweeter than year's past.
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12/10/2010 - cmr Likes this wine: 90 Points
This was a very nicely balanced Zinfandel. On the high fruit front with strong berry fruits, spices and just the right touch of oak.
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