Minor bricking in the glass. Big mouth of dark concentrated mature ripe fruit. Nice balance of fruit and oak. The fruit faded a bit after a couple of hours. This wine is likely at its peak or just beyond.
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Small production field blend Zinfandel, that for 2012 is fantastic. The wine has a very nice fruit smell and the PS adds a great feel, while the Carignane adds to the spiciness of the Zin.
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7/11/2018 - BoulderWine wrote: 90 Points
Big, rich dark fruit with some spice. Stretched nicely over a couple of nights. Not going to get any better. Last bottle.
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10/14/2017 - westcoastwannabe wrote: 89 Points
Based on recent reviews, I did not decant. Dark ripe fruit, touch of sweetness. Good partner with smoked baby back ribs.
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8/14/2017 - BoulderWine wrote: 88 Points
The alcohol (15.5%) has become more dominant with fading fruit. I wouldn't wait any longer on this one.
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1/3/2017 - BoulderWine Likes this wine: 91 Points
Minor bricking in the glass. Big mouth of dark concentrated mature ripe fruit. Nice balance of fruit and oak. The fruit faded a bit after a couple of hours. This wine is likely at its peak or just beyond.
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11/21/2015 - pickhardt wrote: 91 Points
Dark, spicy, juicy. Very nice.
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9/6/2015 - EvanJB wrote: 90 Points
Not a classic tasting Zin. Very enjoyable. A little Syrah in the blend.
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5/2/2015 - Robertjohnkane wrote: 93 Points
Let it open for about an hour. Nice fruit forward, great dry creek essence, and a subtle overall finish. This was a superb bottle.
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1/30/2015 - MotoMannequin Likes this wine:
ZAP Flights! 2015 presented with support from The Historic Vineyard Society (Four Seasons Hotel, San Francisco): Poured at the Zap Flights presentation by the Historic Vineyard Society including discussion with winemaker Kerry Damskey.
Dark ruby color, with a shy nose of dark cherry. Palate continues dark cherry, black pepper, a little boozy, tannic finish. 15.5% ABV.
According to the winemaker, 20% whole clusters were included in the ferment.
This speaks to Dry Creek but it's perhaps a little too generic; good but difficult to live up to the $51 price tag.
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11/23/2014 - now_in_mi Likes this wine: 90 Points
Small production field blend Zinfandel, that for 2012 is fantastic. The wine has a very nice fruit smell and the PS adds a great feel, while the Carignane adds to the spiciness of the Zin.
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