When originally purchased, I thought that the tannins were much too forward. It's calmed down quite a bit. Much more integrated. Loads of black bramble fruit, plum, anise & the right amount of oak. Perhaps a hint of eucalyptus. Drink now or over the next two years.
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This vintage may need a bit more time in the bottle. Spicy with a bit of tobacco. The spice seemed a bit out of balance which may mellow given some more time.
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Very tasty, though may need a little more time, somehow. A little sharp, but overall, rich, nutty, tobacco flavors. A solid wine, though I like the $14 2008 Ancient Vines better.
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1/9/2013 - wadcorp Likes this wine: 89 Points
When originally purchased, I thought that the tannins were much too forward. It's calmed down quite a bit. Much more integrated. Loads of black bramble fruit, plum, anise & the right amount of oak. Perhaps a hint of eucalyptus. Drink now or over the next two years.
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9/10/2012 - TPV Wine Cellar wrote:
Good. Could have used more age. Had it with pâté, cheese, bread. Lent well. Cline always does well on Zinfandel.
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4/11/2011 - jwells wrote: 89 Points
Nice fruit up front and a smooth, spicy finish.
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1/28/2011 - Gig Harbor Estate wrote: 83 Points
This vintage may need a bit more time in the bottle. Spicy with a bit of tobacco. The spice seemed a bit out of balance which may mellow given some more time.
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1/19/2010 - jdb123 wrote: 88 Points
Very tasty, though may need a little more time, somehow. A little sharp, but overall, rich, nutty, tobacco flavors. A solid wine, though I like the $14 2008 Ancient Vines better.
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