Opened 1/2 hour before pouring. Deep red almost cherry nose. Still lots of Ziegler black pepper spice. W lentil sausage stew last night. Gassed. Day two bit of alcohol on the nose. Fruit and spice. Husband thought almost port-like heaviness but not sweet. Had w Hamburger and it was great. Not over by any means. Drinking dates should definitely be extended. 15.3% alcohol
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15.3% alcohol. This is really drinking beautifully. Dark red color. Lovely bouquet of black fruit, a touch of dusty cherry, and plenty of spice. In the mouth, a nice combination of rich and racy. Loaded with fruit and excellent acidity. Long finish. This is one of my favorite recent Swan Zins. A-
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picked up in a store in portland, this was a nice surprise! this is a medium bodied zin that's not lacking on balance and fruit. lovely with food or without. 90-91.
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4/11/2019 - hadlieh2 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Opened 1/2 hour before pouring. Deep red almost cherry nose. Still lots of Ziegler black pepper spice. W lentil sausage stew last night. Gassed. Day two bit of alcohol on the nose. Fruit and spice. Husband thought almost port-like heaviness but not sweet. Had w Hamburger and it was great. Not over by any means. Drinking dates should definitely be extended. 15.3% alcohol
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7/12/2009 - Opimian wrote: 92 Points
drinking great, really kicked it up a level. perfect summertime go with anything on the BBQ wine. love it.
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1/18/2009 - gutt22 wrote:
15.3% alcohol. This is really drinking beautifully. Dark red color. Lovely bouquet of black fruit, a touch of dusty cherry, and plenty of spice. In the mouth, a nice combination of rich and racy. Loaded with fruit and excellent acidity. Long finish. This is one of my favorite recent Swan Zins. A-
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1/3/2009 - chad1616 wrote: 90 Points
A delicious Zin that is aged to perfection right now. Drink em up!
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12/5/2008 - mike l. wrote: 91 Points
picked up in a store in portland, this was a nice surprise! this is a medium bodied zin that's not lacking on balance and fruit. lovely with food or without. 90-91.
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