Still a solid wine. Has a little sweetness that puts me in agreement with others that this might do best on its own. It got better and better over a four hour drinking window.
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What a lovely mature Old Vine Zin! The wine has truly stayed in balance with no off flavors or harsh finish. A friend couldn't believe how much enjoyment I got out of it. He prefered a younger and more fruit forward '03 Zin from CA.
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Sampled at a blind tasting of seven zins. This Washington zin more than held its own against the Cali establishment. Cassis and turpentine on the nose. Raspberry jelly fruit. The group thought this had the best finish out of all the wines. I purchased this for $32. One 1st place vote. My #4.
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7/20/2012 - CarpeVinoDiem wrote: 90 Points
No notes.
Decanted 1 hr. Good cork with slight micro sediment.
Solid and delicous, as always.
Drink now or revisit in a couple yrs.
While not the weight of a Biale Monte Rosso vineyard, still classy Zin that everyone liked.
90 pts.
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3/15/2012 - jfrederick wrote: 90 Points
Still a solid wine. Has a little sweetness that puts me in agreement with others that this might do best on its own. It got better and better over a four hour drinking window.
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1/31/2012 - CarpeVinoDiem wrote: 90 Points
One for DM.
90 pts in the past.
Solid, still nice fruit and not hot.
By itself or with food.
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3/23/2011 - Appreciative wrote:
What a lovely mature Old Vine Zin! The wine has truly stayed in balance with no off flavors or harsh finish. A friend couldn't believe how much enjoyment I got out of it. He prefered a younger and more fruit forward '03 Zin from CA.
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11/24/2007 - vanpe003 wrote: 90 Points
FBM buy. Nice btl of Zin. Thick, syrupy with noticeable sweetness. Best on its own or as an appertif. A bit difficult as a food wine.
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6/7/2006 - gotwine? wrote: 89 Points
This was the last of 12 bttls and the best one.
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9/3/2004 - otisabdul wrote: 89 Points
Sampled at a blind tasting of seven zins. This Washington zin more than held its own against the Cali establishment. Cassis and turpentine on the nose. Raspberry jelly fruit. The group thought this had the best finish out of all the wines. I purchased this for $32. One 1st place vote. My #4.
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