sb Slightly (barely) murky, deep purple with a garnet rim Ripe cherry and alcoholic nose Ripe rich feel, and served a bit cool this is lush and full of fruit. I don’t deny the heat, but this is lovely and delicious and impressive. At 15 years this is surprisingly perfect drinking. And while I never expect any zin to last forever, this is aging beautifully. Lovely if you like the style. A conservative 92+ YFS
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This has aged beautifully—big, bold, structured, but balanced & poised. No trace of 16.4% ABV. Blueberries, compote, dark fruit, mellow wood & forest notes. Glad we have a few more bottles. This should keep a few years, but I doubt it will improve further. 96.
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Aroma of forest floor, moss, rich soil, mineral with very ripe dark berries and ripe cherries. Smooth, heavy berry, plum, cherry with a mineral and very light pepper/spice note. Was wonderfully alone, but the port braised lamb brought out the fruits and acidity. Aged well. Will note this for future vintages. Perfect pairing.
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2/15/2022 - M DU VIN Likes this wine: 93 Points
This Zin has aged gracefully and makes for delightful drinking.
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1/12/2022 - cos65 Likes this wine: 92 Points
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Slightly (barely) murky, deep purple with a garnet rim
Ripe cherry and alcoholic nose
Ripe rich feel, and served a bit cool this is lush and full of fruit.
I don’t deny the heat, but this is lovely and delicious and impressive. At 15 years this is surprisingly perfect drinking. And while I never expect any zin to last forever, this is aging beautifully.
Lovely if you like the style. A conservative 92+
YFS
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10/6/2021 - Genius Light Likes this wine: 96 Points
This has aged beautifully—big, bold, structured, but balanced & poised. No trace of 16.4% ABV. Blueberries, compote, dark fruit, mellow wood & forest notes. Glad we have a few more bottles. This should keep a few years, but I doubt it will improve further. 96.
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2/17/2019 - Yankee Clipper Likes this wine: 89 Points
past its prime although it evolved as it opened up
not as flavorful as other 2007'si have had previously
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10/20/2017 - MikeDV wrote: 90 Points
Aroma of forest floor, moss, rich soil, mineral with very ripe dark berries and ripe cherries. Smooth, heavy berry, plum, cherry with a mineral and very light pepper/spice note.
Was wonderfully alone, but the port braised lamb brought out the fruits and acidity.
Aged well. Will note this for future vintages.
Perfect pairing.
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