An absolute winner at dinner in a tricky context: tropical night by the ocean, orders ranging from sashimi, to hapu, to lobster pad thai, and a good friend in the mood for 'a nice thick red -- definitely not pinot' ;). A warm and satisfying bouquet leads to a versatile, nicely dense red that seemed to have just the right amounts of everything without being too much overall. And at a decent price point too.
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Gave an afternoon of air in the decanter. Nose is a heady mix of sweet ripe berries, vanilla, smokey caramel, slight damp earthiness and spicy wood. More than one might expect from a Zin blend. On the palate there is a broad darkness of tarry cocoa richness and sturdy tannin balance. A thick mouthful of new age syrupy fruit, candied apple, light espresso and singing high notes echo in the mouth on through a lingering finish. PJG:91
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8/13/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 90 Points
good tannic grip.
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10/20/2014 - Rollerball wrote: 92 Points
An absolute winner at dinner in a tricky context: tropical night by the ocean, orders ranging from sashimi, to hapu, to lobster pad thai, and a good friend in the mood for 'a nice thick red -- definitely not pinot' ;). A warm and satisfying bouquet leads to a versatile, nicely dense red that seemed to have just the right amounts of everything without being too much overall. And at a decent price point too.
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10/18/2013 - ChateauSeger wrote: 88 Points
Has the zin warmth and heat of the pepper but lack the complexity desired. Very good wine but not as full and round as prisoner
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10/13/2013 - noahbw Likes this wine: 91 Points
Gave an afternoon of air in the decanter. Nose is a heady mix of sweet ripe berries, vanilla, smokey caramel, slight damp earthiness and spicy wood. More than one might expect from a Zin blend. On the palate there is a broad darkness of tarry cocoa richness and sturdy tannin balance. A thick mouthful of new age syrupy fruit, candied apple, light espresso and singing high notes echo in the mouth on through a lingering finish. PJG:91
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5/30/2013 - bbcc66 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Drank over 2 days. Was still good on Day 2. Wonderful nose & fruit tastes.
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