A P&P but some good airtime in the glass before drinking. Still drinking a bit backwards, that is we first see a very fine bead of acidity hit early which I think could have tripped a taster up in a blind tasting as they would think it was Italian or such. A good deal of earthy material in the mid palate, and finally some dark fruits on the finish. “A true Mountain Zin” as MTP described this when this was released. Excellent but with many miles of open track to go. Revisit with this is 12 to 15 years old.
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Opened, poured and let sit about 45 min. Then: Nose maybe faint darkish fruit. Taste is black/blue fruit, but at lesss-than-moderate intensity, maybe a touch over-ripe; alcohol a bit noticeable; decent finish, but at a low level of fruit; not much spice; very minimal zin profile. Acidity could be a bit higher; tannins mostly not noticeable, but gets a little bit grippy/chalky on the finish; soft mouthfeel. A drinkable red wine, but not a good example of a zin at this point. I wouldn't wait much longer to drink these.
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2/17/2024 - Dale M wrote:
A P&P but some good airtime in the glass before drinking. Still drinking a bit backwards, that is we first see a very fine bead of acidity hit early which I think could have tripped a taster up in a blind tasting as they would think it was Italian or such. A good deal of earthy material in the mid palate, and finally some dark fruits on the finish. “A true Mountain Zin” as MTP described this when this was released. Excellent but with many miles of open track to go. Revisit with this is 12 to 15 years old.
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2/11/2024 - RSCurry wrote: 94 Points
A wonderfully rich wine.... Perfect timing to drink. Wish I had more!
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12/24/2023 - JohnMcIlwain Likes this wine:
A bit young but fine balance between ripeness and structure. Excellent length. Plenty left in the tank.
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10/6/2023 - ebert Does not like this wine: 86 Points
Hot with pronounced alcohol anemlittle fruit left
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7/5/2023 - Quiller wrote: 87 Points
Opened, poured and let sit about 45 min. Then: Nose maybe faint darkish fruit. Taste is black/blue fruit, but at lesss-than-moderate intensity, maybe a touch over-ripe; alcohol a bit noticeable; decent finish, but at a low level of fruit; not much spice; very minimal zin profile. Acidity could be a bit higher; tannins mostly not noticeable, but gets a little bit grippy/chalky on the finish; soft mouthfeel. A drinkable red wine, but not a good example of a zin at this point. I wouldn't wait much longer to drink these.
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