2005 Sky Vineyards Zinfandel Mt. Veeder

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 89.4 points

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  8/30/2011 - tanninbomb wrote: 89 Points

  Nearing the end of its life. Fairly light, smoky, spicy...only way to describe it is that it has a very "natural" feel to it. Typical Sky.

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  8/16/2009 - tanninbomb wrote: 90 Points

  I enjoyed this bottle much more than the last one. We had it with big, meaty burgers. A slightly sweet red berry (close to cherry cough syrup) base with nice spice. Not a Zin by any normal measure, but one that you enjoyed picking up the glass each time. The finish lasted until morning.

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  7/26/2009 - tanninbomb wrote: 89 Points

  Well, this child of the 60s certainly has a mind and a wine of his own. This is not a Zin in any typical expression. It is dark red throughout, with the most striking dimension being the color -- a glistening dark ruby that makes you want to just stare at the sunset through its crimson lens. The restrained alcohol (13.5%) and fine tannins take a back-seat to the red fruit (did I mention red fruit). A little on the thin side overall, with some spice and bramble. I rthink the price point is a bit high for what this wine is—whatever it is—but it was a nice departure from the head knockers that are so many other CA Zins.

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  5/7/2009 - xwine wrote:

  At Deuce with the gang. Crushed red berry nose, with nice spice. Palate is fresh, good acid, fruit tarts, maybe a bit thin, but enjoyable. Greg noted it was like a Chianti, which it certainly was in structure.

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  12/23/2008 - dmatley wrote: 90 Points

  In the lighter, more classic style. But I wouldn't call this exactly elegant. Concentrated red fruit core--think raspberry and cranberry, tightly wound in tannin and refreshing acidity. After a quick decant picking up some mocha and espresso on the nose, intense wild, brambly red fruit, anise, drying tannins and a long finish. I grabbed this off the shelf after reading an article in WS and must say I am very impressed. I expect the 13.5% alcohol is not just a sign of the vintage but more a product of the winemaking style. A great change of pace from the full throttle zins out there. Will be looking for more.

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