Ok, the drink range on CT said 2004-2010 so I thought I’d try a bottle to see where it’s at.
Cork is red for a scant mm or so but smells intriguingly of spices like ginger and cinnamon. After letting it breathe and warm up, very pleasant in the glass but I think this wine has peaked; drink now. Sad b/c it must’ve been quite tasty at its peak, but now is lacking a middle - the nose and attack are nice and the finish is even pleasant but there is no there, there, in the middle it just fades out.
No wonder Lot18 was pushing this!
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This was very spicy and bold when first opened and run through the Vinturi. A little too much. After 1-2 hours of letting it sit, it mellowed and became very very good. I have one bottle left and will likely let it decant for at least an hour before even tasting next time.
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4/20/2014 - CiXel wrote: 85 Points
Past its prime. Still some nice notes, but not as rich as it once was
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3/21/2014 - wino from way back Likes this wine: 90 Points
Spicy but smooth, a bit sweeter than most zins. Aged well, but may be near end of drinkability window. Time will tell. Worth the risk at this price.
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8/25/2012 - Winerut Does not like this wine:
past prime
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1/6/2012 - Bassanio wrote: 85 Points
Over the peak.
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9/28/2011 - lkingnyc wrote: 89 Points
Nice zin but a little past it's prime
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8/18/2011 - Frabjous wrote: 88 Points
Ok, the drink range on CT said 2004-2010 so I thought I’d try a bottle to see where it’s at.
Cork is red for a scant mm or so but smells intriguingly of spices like ginger and cinnamon. After letting it breathe and warm up, very pleasant in the glass but I think this wine has peaked; drink now. Sad b/c it must’ve been quite tasty at its peak, but now is lacking a middle - the nose and attack are nice and the finish is even pleasant but there is no there, there, in the middle it just fades out.
No wonder Lot18 was pushing this!
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8/7/2011 - Ckwinter Likes this wine: 92 Points
A really nice Zin. Very smooth yet spicy at the same time. Glad I have a few more of these.
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5/22/2011 - ddsolomon2000 wrote: 92 Points
Nicely balanced end to end. Definite tobacco flavor, holds up nicely on day to as well.
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2/5/2011 - jdb123 wrote: 93 Points
Wonderful, unusual wine, rich notes of cherry, tobacco. Wish I'd bought more of this.
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1/4/2010 - bigben10 wrote: 89 Points
This was very spicy and bold when first opened and run through the Vinturi. A little too much. After 1-2 hours of letting it sit, it mellowed and became very very good. I have one bottle left and will likely let it decant for at least an hour before even tasting next time.
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