Zinds come in so many incarnations. I am unsure of what the blend here actually is; but whatever it is it presents a tantalizingly complex, slightly sweet unctuous wine. The other notes are from three years prior and I suspect things have changed quite a bit. First the color is an intense golden yellow with even green glints in the light. Lovely. The nose is honeyed apricots yet with those petrol mineral undertones. Luscious on the palate with ripe fruit, honey, moderate acidity, oodles of minerality and a long satisfying finish.
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I can't add much more to what jwwinec and schway have posted. I really liked the contrast of dried apricots with that hint of bitter orange peel. A real delight. Went extremely well with a mahi mahi and mango dish that my wife prepared.
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What a nice surprise. Honeyed peach and apricot on the palate with some (slightly bitter) orange peel, lots of white pepper and nice minerality on the finish. The varietal character of the chardonnay component definitely comes through, but the other grapes add a nice lush fruitiness and spiciness. A noticeable sweetness, perhaps qualifying as off-dry. Rich, creamy texture. Some acidity, but perhaps could use a little more. Just a tad heavy. But still really good, and for me very unique. First of this type of wine I've had. Looking forward to trying more soon.
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Pepper, citrus, apricot et grapefruit on the very end of palate. Nice light acidity to keep the taste live and interesting. Don't taste much the minerality described in other TN but more grapefruit than minerality. Great wine.
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I believe jwwinec notes are right on the spot with what I just had. The fruit is dominating the nose, ripe peaches and some honey would be fair for me and the minerality comes right behind it. The mouth is fat (a little more acidity would be better for me) and sweet. Nice finish. Perfect for appetizers before lunch on a sunny sunday afternoon.
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Ripe tropical fruit and wet stones. The minerality in this wine is striking, producing an addictive perfume on the nose. A little spritzy, a little sweet, fat with loads of fruit, this goes down very fast.
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The nose shows a nice intense mix of rich tropical fruit and dry, chalky minerality. Fat, rich, and viscous on the palate, with just enough acidity to keep it interesting, moderate sweetness, and a slight spritz, this is delicious!
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10/10/2009 - Dulcie and Aylwin wrote:
Zinds come in so many incarnations. I am unsure of what the blend here actually is; but whatever it is it presents a tantalizingly complex, slightly sweet unctuous wine. The other notes are from three years prior and I suspect things have changed quite a bit. First the color is an intense golden yellow with even green glints in the light. Lovely. The nose is honeyed apricots yet with those petrol mineral undertones. Luscious on the palate with ripe fruit, honey, moderate acidity, oodles of minerality and a long satisfying finish.
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6/8/2007 - Haggis wrote: 90 Points
I can't add much more to what jwwinec and schway have posted. I really liked the contrast of dried apricots with that hint of bitter orange peel. A real delight. Went extremely well with a mahi mahi and mango dish that my wife prepared.
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5/16/2007 - schway wrote: 90 Points
What a nice surprise. Honeyed peach and apricot on the palate with some (slightly bitter) orange peel, lots of white pepper and nice minerality on the finish. The varietal character of the chardonnay component definitely comes through, but the other grapes add a nice lush fruitiness and spiciness. A noticeable sweetness, perhaps qualifying as off-dry. Rich, creamy texture. Some acidity, but perhaps could use a little more. Just a tad heavy. But still really good, and for me very unique. First of this type of wine I've had. Looking forward to trying more soon.
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9/22/2006 - french16 wrote: 90 Points
Pepper, citrus, apricot et grapefruit on the very end of palate. Nice light acidity to keep the taste live and interesting. Don't taste much the minerality described in other TN but more grapefruit than minerality.
Great wine.
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8/23/2006 - DBerryman wrote: 88 Points
Nice tropical fruit, apricots in nose. Rich mouth with light acidity.
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8/13/2006 - cousteau wrote: 90 Points
I believe jwwinec notes are right on the spot with what I just had. The fruit is dominating the nose, ripe peaches and some honey would be fair for me and the minerality comes right behind it. The mouth is fat (a little more acidity would be better for me) and sweet. Nice finish. Perfect for appetizers before lunch on a sunny sunday afternoon.
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8/1/2006 - jwwinec wrote: 92 Points
Ripe tropical fruit and wet stones. The minerality in this wine is striking, producing an addictive perfume on the nose. A little spritzy, a little sweet, fat with loads of fruit, this goes down very fast.
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4/28/2006 - jwwinec wrote: 91 Points
The nose shows a nice intense mix of rich tropical fruit and dry, chalky minerality. Fat, rich, and viscous on the palate, with just enough acidity to keep it interesting, moderate sweetness, and a slight spritz, this is delicious!
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