This was disappointing but in a good way if that makes sense. I remember this bottling -meaning Jimsomare, not vintage -being exotic with minerality and always perfumed. This bottle lacked that. It was a quality zin however with deep red cherry and tobacco, some clove. Mouthfeel was rich. It took a while to reveal itself but a solid drink although I had anticipated something else.
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15.1% abv. Dark ruby, very aromatic. Really an impeccable Zinfandel. Beautifully balanced, wide open, but energetic, great fruit and integrated tannins. Wish I had more!
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Monte Bello Zinfandel??? Deep burgundy/oxblood. Smokey cherries and red plums. Vintage leather, tobacco and black pepper. American oak vanilla and spice.
A unique old vine (19th century) vineyard located up on Monte Bello. Ready now but easily could hang another 5+ years. Not made every year but worth seeking out.
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6/25/2023 - wchrisw Likes this wine:
This was disappointing but in a good way if that makes sense. I remember this bottling -meaning Jimsomare, not vintage -being exotic with minerality and always perfumed. This bottle lacked that. It was a quality zin however with deep red cherry and tobacco, some clove. Mouthfeel was rich. It took a while to reveal itself but a solid drink although I had anticipated something else.
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10/18/2021 - Mike Dildine Likes this wine: 96 Points
15.1% abv. Dark ruby, very aromatic. Really an impeccable Zinfandel. Beautifully balanced, wide open, but energetic, great fruit and integrated tannins. Wish I had more!
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8/25/2021 - seanucsb Likes this wine: 92 Points
Monte Bello Zinfandel??? Deep burgundy/oxblood. Smokey cherries and red plums. Vintage leather, tobacco and black pepper. American oak vanilla and spice.
A unique old vine (19th century) vineyard located up on Monte Bello. Ready now but easily could hang another 5+ years. Not made every year but worth seeking out.
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7/20/2020 - Cmainardi wrote: 91 Points
Still too young. Will hold my other 3 for at least 2 years
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6/11/2019 - Mike Dildine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Plum, black cherry, leather and cloves, a beauty!
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