Tasted @CLONYC40 a full line up of the Congruence. From my notes- very interesting, nice Zin(fandel) sample. nice legs, medium on the finish (can't read the rest of the notes on this one due to my terrible handwriting).
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I like where this has gone. pretty dark cranberry color. Sweet nose of bright red fruits; red raspberries, violets and white pepper. Mouthfeel is very nice indeed. Theres some crushed stone, sassafras, sandalwood and exotic tea. Its got great balance and verve. Perfect for a sitting out by the Weber waiting for dinner to finish. Hints of elegance and class are in there too. Finish is nice and red bright fruits remain in control. tannins are in control, but friendly and acidity is spot-on for this. Well done!
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Stag dinner night - one of several enjoyed on the night. Very tasty with the grilled porterhouse. A good time had by all (John, David, Rich, Lee, Gary and Dean).
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Everything I love in a zin, without the over extracted jamminess! Gorgeous ruby red garnet color in the glass, and a nice fruity nose of strawberry, cherry, and other red fruits. There are also some nice spice elements of black pepper, and tobacco leaf rounding out the nose. On the palate, the red fruits seem to be the shining star here. This is not your typical in your face zin. This is elegant, much lighter than I expected it to be, with perfect balance. Some more red fruits on the palate, similar to the nose, with some raspberry, and just a hint of clove and charcoal perhaps. If I remember correctly, there is just a splash of Petit Sirah added to this, which I think adds some nice structure and minerality to this wine. Nice elegant finish, and drinking well from the get go. All in all, this is a well made zin, in my opinion made in the style of something from Ridge. Drink over the next 5 years, but no reason not to pop and pour one of these bad boys now. Amazing from the get go! Great job Steve!
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11/6/2013 - odds wrote: 91 Points
Tasted @CLONYC40 a full line up of the Congruence.
From my notes- very interesting, nice Zin(fandel) sample. nice legs, medium on the finish (can't read the rest of the notes on this one due to my terrible handwriting).
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11/6/2013 - EMichels wrote: 89 Points
Rich; Spicy profile; A bit thicker/richer
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9/19/2012 - eastover wrote:
Enjoyed with a burger.
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5/27/2012 - markjahnke wrote: 92 Points
Another kill bottle. Perfect with a Delorenzo's Tomatoe Pie!
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4/29/2012 - King Cab wrote: 91 Points
I like where this has gone. pretty dark cranberry color. Sweet nose of bright red fruits; red raspberries, violets and white pepper. Mouthfeel is very nice indeed. Theres some crushed stone, sassafras, sandalwood and exotic tea. Its got great balance and verve. Perfect for a sitting out by the Weber waiting for dinner to finish. Hints of elegance and class are in there too. Finish is nice and red bright fruits remain in control. tannins are in control, but friendly and acidity is spot-on for this. Well done!
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10/14/2011 - eastover wrote:
Stag dinner night - one of several enjoyed on the night. Very tasty with the grilled porterhouse. A good time had by all (John, David, Rich, Lee, Gary and Dean).
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9/10/2011 - markjahnke wrote:
Brought to a blind tasting...easy to pick out and delicious. Similar notes to last...
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6/5/2011 - markjahnke wrote: 91 Points
Everything I love in a zin, without the over extracted jamminess! Gorgeous ruby red garnet color in the glass, and a nice fruity nose of strawberry, cherry, and other red fruits. There are also some nice spice elements of black pepper, and tobacco leaf rounding out the nose. On the palate, the red fruits seem to be the shining star here. This is not your typical in your face zin. This is elegant, much lighter than I expected it to be, with perfect balance. Some more red fruits on the palate, similar to the nose, with some raspberry, and just a hint of clove and charcoal perhaps. If I remember correctly, there is just a splash of Petit Sirah added to this, which I think adds some nice structure and minerality to this wine. Nice elegant finish, and drinking well from the get go. All in all, this is a well made zin, in my opinion made in the style of something from Ridge. Drink over the next 5 years, but no reason not to pop and pour one of these bad boys now. Amazing from the get go! Great job Steve!
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