Overall this was a very nice Zin. We really enjoyed the peppery notes and the smooth finish. Definitely wish I'd have opened it earlier as the mouth-feel was just a bit too light for the Maple Vineyard.
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nat cork. A dull, dark purple. Notes of damp earth, purple fruits - a bit grapey, hint of cedar and touch of heat. Med-full body, grapey flavor continues to express itself on palate as does the alc, smoothes out some on the finish and a bit of vanilla becomes apparent. Still some prickly tannin. Held up well over next couple days and actually improved a bit/melllowed out - smokey and sasparilla notes emerged as well to provide some added complexity.
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11/10/2013 - mrswiss Likes this wine: 89 Points
This is still really good. Good fruit but not overpowering, and a pepperiness that went well with harisa chicken and arugula.
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9/28/2013 - brucegolfer Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very solid wine. Still drinking well.
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1/31/2012 - CarpeVinoDiem wrote: 88 Points
No notes taken.
Solid zin with 1 yr decant.
Not hot, well integrated.
Not as impressive as expected, but maybe still needs some more time.
88 pts.
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4/24/2011 - mikeh2020 wrote: 90 Points
Overall this was a very nice Zin. We really enjoyed the peppery notes and the smooth finish. Definitely wish I'd have opened it earlier as the mouth-feel was just a bit too light for the Maple Vineyard.
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9/21/2010 - Riezin wrote:
nat cork. A dull, dark purple. Notes of damp earth, purple fruits - a bit grapey, hint of cedar and touch of heat. Med-full body, grapey flavor continues to express itself on palate as does the alc, smoothes out some on the finish and a bit of vanilla becomes apparent. Still some prickly tannin. Held up well over next couple days and actually improved a bit/melllowed out - smokey and sasparilla notes emerged as well to provide some added complexity.
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