2010 Alpha Omega Malbec Zinfandel

Community Tasting Notes (10) Avg Score: 88.3 points

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  4/1/2017 - thesternowl wrote:

  Popped and poured; no formal notes. I recall this wine to be rather reticent right upon opening. The nose wasn't giving up very much and the finish was very short. That changed after about 10-15 minutes of air. At that point, it became quite pleasant, if not a very exciting drink. While there was more than a decent amount of fruit and nothing was really alarmingly out of place, I just didn't find it very compelling. Perhaps it should be noted that it directly followed a 2014 A. Rafanelli Zinfandel which was outstanding. Drink now with a little bit of air.

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  9/18/2015 - Raja Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Agree with others that it tastes nether Malbec nor Zin. But delicious none the less. Great to sip by itself. Had it with Delfina Pizza.

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  9/15/2015 - Jkuryak Likes this wine:

  Rich, would go great with steak. Had it with a homemade pasta. Only negative is this blend is sold to wine club. You just wonder if they bottle leftover juice and then just make club members buy it.

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  10/25/2014 - Rich S wrote: 88 Points

  Dark purple color. Big, ripe fruit nose out of the gate with dark raspberry and blackberry notes and a bit of charred oak and vanilla. Similar flavors on the palate but lacking a bit of structure to keep up with all the fruit so it comes across slightly flabby. A very tasty wine that was quite enjoyable to just sit and sip on after dinner but there are many other wines out there at a much better QPR that serve the same purpose. AO should stick to bordeaux varietals.

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  12/17/2013 - 9500mesa wrote: 91 Points

  Wonderful aromas, deep nose, intense dark color, opened throughout dinner, beautiful with a concentrated dessert.

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