A 100% Zin that is accessible, having well integrated acid and tannin in body with a polished style that is clean and well made. Perhaps a hallow mid-palate (now), but structured and persistent with fine-grained tannin without being too chewy. On first open, expected to be hot and bright from the nose, it is not. It softens with a smooth mouth-feel, that is absent any burn on the back. With further cellaring, this wine may open, exposing further blackberry and cherry flavor. Enjoy now and for the next 3-5 years.
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2/7/2015 - storey10 Does not like this wine: 81 Points
Alcohol taste that struggles to offer much else. Some fruit typical of a zin are way in the background but don't come fully through.
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3/23/2014 - sasfunguy Likes this wine: 91 Points
A 100% Zin that is accessible, having well integrated acid and tannin in body with a polished style that is clean and well made. Perhaps a hallow mid-palate (now), but structured and persistent with fine-grained tannin without being too chewy. On first open, expected to be hot and bright from the nose, it is not. It softens with a smooth mouth-feel, that is absent any burn on the back. With further cellaring, this wine may open, exposing further blackberry and cherry flavor. Enjoy now and for the next 3-5 years.
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