The vintner set out to make an approachable wine reflective of the region. They have done this in a simple way reflective of the pricepoint. It is simple one-dimensional wine. If you're looking for refinement, this isn't quite the right wine. That being said, nothing stands out as out of balance. It is not too hot, too tannic, or too jammy. It has the ubiquitous California oak flavor but it's not overpowering. It has reasonable acidity and slightly more tannins than it needs. It has a bit of bite on the palate. People who enjoy strong coffee will enjoy this wine. I'd pair this with blackened catfish or other heavily seasoned (not hot spicey) foods. It is not intended for aging. Drink it this year.
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4/27/2024 - Big-DB wrote: 88 Points
Ripe cherry on the he nose.
Good dirt/fruit balance. Not too jammy.
Would definitely buy again.
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4/4/2024 - nfaudel@hotmail.com wrote: 88 Points
The vintner set out to make an approachable wine reflective of the region. They have done this in a simple way reflective of the pricepoint. It is simple one-dimensional wine. If you're looking for refinement, this isn't quite the right wine. That being said, nothing stands out as out of balance. It is not too hot, too tannic, or too jammy. It has the ubiquitous California oak flavor but it's not overpowering. It has reasonable acidity and slightly more tannins than it needs. It has a bit of bite on the palate. People who enjoy strong coffee will enjoy this wine. I'd pair this with blackened catfish or other heavily seasoned (not hot spicey) foods. It is not intended for aging. Drink it this year.
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10/6/2023 - tniemeie Likes this wine: 90 Points
BevMo. Very good.
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12/23/2022 - amazinblazin Likes this wine: 85 Points
Delicious Zin
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