I thought this wine would be dead based on reviews. The bottle was properly cellared since we purchased it. Started out awkward, almost flat, but it was also cold and after 2 hours in a decanter it is drinking beautifully. Probably would have been a couple years ago but clearly still has something left in the tank. It is a balanced wine and showing some roundness from oak but is showing more fruit now than it was an hour ago. Pleasantly surprised. Wouldn't hold much longer but definitely not a miss by any means. This is consistent with what we have found with quality made zins as well....when properly cellared the alcohol fades and they hold up better than expected.
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10/5/2016 - shawnhill wrote: 89 Points
I thought this wine would be dead based on reviews. The bottle was properly cellared since we purchased it. Started out awkward, almost flat, but it was also cold and after 2 hours in a decanter it is drinking beautifully. Probably would have been a couple years ago but clearly still has something left in the tank. It is a balanced wine and showing some roundness from oak but is showing more fruit now than it was an hour ago. Pleasantly surprised. Wouldn't hold much longer but definitely not a miss by any means. This is consistent with what we have found with quality made zins as well....when properly cellared the alcohol fades and they hold up better than expected.
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9/20/2011 - chefpete wrote: 89 Points
not bad
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11/22/2009 - gromi wrote: 91 Points
I liked a lot, went well with a hamburger
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11/22/2008 - mike l. wrote: 85 Points
pass. to thin to take seriously.
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