2009 Bedrock Wine Co. Old Vine Zinfandel

Community Tasting Notes (94) Avg Score: 89.4 points

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  3/13/2023 - GrapeScott wrote: 90 Points

  Quite a testament to Morgan's winemaking and vineyard sources that this 14-year old "basic" zinfandel is still kicking ass. Brambly and peppery, just like what I like in a zin, with an almost port-like nose. Unctuous, zippy, and a bit hot on the back end, this leaves a pleasant warming sensation in your chest like a good Scotch on a winter evening. Leather, blackberry and pomegranate notes add complexity. Trails off a bit on the back end, but really quite good. Well-stored bottles like this one (purchased at release) should continue to drink well for 5+ years.

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  5/20/2020 - vanpe003 wrote: 90 Points

  No detailed notes. Still plenty of life to this. Extraordinary value.

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  3/31/2020 - dbay Likes this wine: 86 Points

  Medium ruby. On the nose pronounced aromas of black cherries, blueberries, blackberries, toffee, vanilla, and some violets initially. On the palate the wine is dry with medium plus acidity, high alcohol , medium fine grained tannins, full body and pronounced flavors of black cherries, blueberries, blackberries, toffee, vanilla, as well as dried cherries and blueberries. The finish is medium. the wine is good as it demonstrates intensity on both the nose and palate as well as some complexity with primary (black fruits fresh and dried, floral notes), secondary aromas however the wine lacks balance with alcohol burn on the finish and a short finish. Good weeknight wine.

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  1/16/2016 - galewskj wrote: 88 Points

  Consumed over 2 nights. Well, this bottle was significantly better than the one I drank 3+ years ago. The goopy extracted fruit is gone. Now it drinks like exactly what it is, an entry-level zinfandel from a decent producer. Nothing terribly exciting, but nothing wrong with it. Primarily fruit-driven with nice ripe red round fruit, enough acidity to keep it balanced. Price-appropriate.

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  12/12/2015 - Steve Fishback wrote: 92 Points

  Another exceptional Zinfandel from Bedrock. Layers of jammy fruit covered with spicy bright Zinfandel flavors, perfect with a sausage pizza on a winter Friday night.

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