Luscious, rich, full bodied. Lots of oak and vanilla on the nose, follows through to the palate, with the addition of smoke and raspberry. Touch of acid to balance it out. The 14.9% is well hidden. The finish is long and sweet. Will be seeking this out again.
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Dark purple, with a blueish tinge. Funky nose upon opening has mellowed (but not departed), replaced with raspberry yogurt and a little spice and alcohol. Very integrated, smooth, medium bodied wine. Low acidity, fruity, easy drinking, with a little (mushroomy?) earthiness. Vanilla on the finish.
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2006 Calistoga Cellars Zinfandel
12/25/2010 - Dionysus82 wrote: 92 Points
Luscious, rich, full bodied. Lots of oak and vanilla on the nose, follows through to the palate, with the addition of smoke and raspberry. Touch of acid to balance it out. The 14.9% is well hidden. The finish is long and sweet. Will be seeking this out again.
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2007 Calvet Reserve des Remparts
12/21/2010 - Dionysus82 wrote: 82 Points
Dark purple, with a blueish tinge. Funky nose upon opening has mellowed (but not departed), replaced with raspberry yogurt and a little spice and alcohol. Very integrated, smooth, medium bodied wine. Low acidity, fruity, easy drinking, with a little (mushroomy?) earthiness. Vanilla on the finish.
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2009 Viu Manent Carménère Secreto
12/16/2010 - Dionysus82 wrote:
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