This bottle seemed to be prematurely aging. There was a definite madeirizing of the wine and a slight browning of the color; some of the flavors blew off with time.
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Not sure of the exact date, but this is good, solid Zin for people who like wine with dark berry fruit. It's not over the top and jammy, but it's not at the pinnacle of Zin. Matt Cline makes these really good super old vine Zins at a very fair price (I have only bought them at WineAccess and always buy full cases). I like them enough to want a few at that price, and I know exactly who will buy the rest of the case to get the right price.
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5/8/2023 - wtianseter wrote: 88 Points
This bottle seemed to be prematurely aging. There was a definite madeirizing of the wine and a slight browning of the color; some of the flavors blew off with time.
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6/28/2022 - wtianseter wrote: 91 Points
Easy drinking smooth and fruity with a bit of briary finish. Seems to be holding up well but I expect it best to drink in the next year or so.
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1/14/2022 - whudock Likes this wine: 90 Points
lovely viscous mouth feel. Well balanced, cherry fruit and a bit of spice coupled with some earth and leather notes.
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6/12/2021 - Not647f wrote:
Not sure of the exact date, but this is good, solid Zin for people who like wine with dark berry fruit. It's not over the top and jammy, but it's not at the pinnacle of Zin. Matt Cline makes these really good super old vine Zins at a very fair price (I have only bought them at WineAccess and always buy full cases). I like them enough to want a few at that price, and I know exactly who will buy the rest of the case to get the right price.
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