strong nose, prunes? very peppery, even for a zin. Moderately long fininsh with moderate tannins, but not much complexity. We'll see if it opens up with decanting.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Nose was hot and probably needed to relax/decant. Opened at top-end steak house with various steak dinners. Weight of wine went well with red meat and spices. Slightly hot on the palate, but not overly ... Nose and finish had hints of vanilla, toffee, or coffee. Perfect wine with the dinner we ordered. Would not let it sit much longer, drink now (as if you need a reason).
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
From Meeker: There are still white peaches in the nose but what's moved up front is vanilla, blackberries and caramel. When you taste the wine, it's subtly seductive at first -- then it explodes in blackberries and plums. The tannins have mellowed but this Zin from 120-year-old vines struts its stuff, showing off why the winemakers wanted you to take a second look.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.
9/11/2019 - coach87 wrote:
corked
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
10/30/2009 - caddis wrote: 86 Points
strong nose, prunes? very peppery, even for a zin. Moderately long fininsh with moderate tannins, but not much complexity. We'll see if it opens up with decanting.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
9/26/2009 - VinoAmoreMio wrote: 91 Points
Nose was hot and probably needed to relax/decant. Opened at top-end steak house with various steak dinners. Weight of wine went well with red meat and spices. Slightly hot on the palate, but not overly ... Nose and finish had hints of vanilla, toffee, or coffee. Perfect wine with the dinner we ordered. Would not let it sit much longer, drink now (as if you need a reason).
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
5/29/2007 - GoldenTbne wrote: 89 Points
A terrific Zin
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
11/1/2006 - eggplant wrote:
From Meeker: There are still white peaches in the nose but what's moved up front is vanilla, blackberries and caramel. When you taste the wine, it's subtly seductive at first -- then it explodes in blackberries and plums. The tannins have mellowed but this Zin from 120-year-old vines struts its stuff, showing off why the winemakers wanted you to take a second look.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment