Opened and poured, this showing a thick dark ruby to purple palatte in the glass. Somewhat reticent nose, at agitation yields heat, spice, blackberry and plum. Full body, slightly bitter mouthfeel with simplistic zin notes, plum and slightly oxidized dark berry. A little hot. It would be nice if this were dialed back 2% on the ABV, then I think it would show nicer. At 15.7% ABV, this needs to find the same fruit at a lower more restrained level. Moderate QPR but can find better for sub $25. Further oxidized tar and prune and a bit flabby and hot on day two under vac-u-vin, drink now.
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Had at the Drake for Erica's b-day supper (CAN$94). Nicely done, not jammy or over-oaked. Had nice poise and expression for a Zin, paired well with a variety of plates.
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11/23/2017 - Nursing a Hangover Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wow. 10yo. Great fruit. Soft tannins
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11/29/2016 - TJK Likes this wine: 90 Points
Good solid effort for their more entry level zin. this was full and bold. Very nice.
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2/24/2013 - Senso-beak wrote: 84 Points
Opened and poured, this showing a thick dark ruby to purple palatte in the glass. Somewhat reticent nose, at agitation yields heat, spice, blackberry and plum. Full body, slightly bitter mouthfeel with simplistic zin notes, plum and slightly oxidized dark berry. A little hot. It would be nice if this were dialed back 2% on the ABV, then I think it would show nicer. At 15.7% ABV, this needs to find the same fruit at a lower more restrained level. Moderate QPR but can find better for sub $25. Further oxidized tar and prune and a bit flabby and hot on day two under vac-u-vin, drink now.
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3/26/2011 - ILTDW wrote: 89 Points
Very good juice.
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10/23/2010 - lumpyelbow wrote: 90 Points
Had at the Drake for Erica's b-day supper (CAN$94). Nicely done, not jammy or over-oaked. Had nice poise and expression for a Zin, paired well with a variety of plates.
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