Forgot about this bottle in the cellar... the drinking window as indicated would suggest that this probably wouldn't have been very good in 2010 (2+ years after the latest recommended drinking age). Surprisingly, it was very good... very smooth and enjoyable with bacon-wrapped fillet, potatoes au-gratin and green beans. Definitely wasn't past its prime!
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Still not a Zin guy but this is one producer of this varietal that I can go to with confidence... As usual this bottle was not over the top with the alcohol and it was more full of juicy flavors of cherry and boysenberry than most and less cloaked with tobacco and earth than many.
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This one was excellent. Was worried it may be a little past its prime, per previous note. Bold and full-bodied, light tannins with smooth finish. Nothing but perfection for a $25 wine. Oh happy days are here again for Frog's Leap, one of my favorites. Ribbitt!
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light colour/ full body/ ripe fruits, raisins, spice nose/ nice mouthfeel, sweet spice, pure palate/ shortish hot finish/ very napa, not a keeper/ liked it/ 14%/ gave it 17.5/20 on the night ?? mm
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11/21/2010 - Pat & Jen B wrote: 88 Points
Forgot about this bottle in the cellar... the drinking window as indicated would suggest that this probably wouldn't have been very good in 2010 (2+ years after the latest recommended drinking age). Surprisingly, it was very good... very smooth and enjoyable with bacon-wrapped fillet, potatoes au-gratin and green beans. Definitely wasn't past its prime!
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1/16/2010 - sirswami wrote: 88 Points
Still not a Zin guy but this is one producer of this varietal that I can go to with confidence... As usual this bottle was not over the top with the alcohol and it was more full of juicy flavors of cherry and boysenberry than most and less cloaked with tobacco and earth than many.
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11/1/2009 - CosmicDude wrote: 90 Points
This one was excellent. Was worried it may be a little past its prime, per previous note. Bold and full-bodied, light tannins with smooth finish. Nothing but perfection for a $25 wine. Oh happy days are here again for Frog's Leap, one of my favorites. Ribbitt!
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8/20/2009 - peterseville wrote:
Probably a little past its prime, but we enjoyed this nonetheless.
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4/7/2009 - petec-s wrote: 88 Points
light colour/ full body/ ripe fruits, raisins, spice nose/ nice mouthfeel, sweet spice, pure palate/ shortish hot finish/ very napa, not a keeper/ liked it/ 14%/ gave it 17.5/20 on the night ?? mm
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