From a 6L Methuselah, decanted over several hours. Very good and drinking like a much younger wine! Med (+) ruby, med (+) intensity, ripe black cherry, red currant, black plum, sweet tobacco, sweet baking spice. Dry but fruit forward, with a supple mouthfeel. The acidity and tannins are medium and the alcohol is so well integrated that it is not particularly noticeable. Full bodied, but not at all tiring, with med (+) flavor intensity and length. This wine is still drinking well and could actually go for several more years, no doubt thanks to the large format.
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Wouldn't have pegged this as a zinfandel. Herbs and meat on both the nose and palate. Fruit on the palate is a bit thin in relation to tannins. Not particularly enjoyable. Gets worse with time in the glass....not a good sign.
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8/7/2021 - TannicBeast Likes this wine: 92 Points
From a 6L Methuselah, decanted over several hours. Very good and drinking like a much younger wine! Med (+) ruby, med (+) intensity, ripe black cherry, red currant, black plum, sweet tobacco, sweet baking spice. Dry but fruit forward, with a supple mouthfeel. The acidity and tannins are medium and the alcohol is so well integrated that it is not particularly noticeable. Full bodied, but not at all tiring, with med (+) flavor intensity and length. This wine is still drinking well and could actually go for several more years, no doubt thanks to the large format.
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4/19/2008 - vanpe003 wrote: 83 Points
Wouldn't have pegged this as a zinfandel. Herbs and meat on both the nose and palate. Fruit on the palate is a bit thin in relation to tannins. Not particularly enjoyable. Gets worse with time in the glass....not a good sign.
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9/9/2007 - MeMyself&I wrote: 88 Points
Nice, still some tannins, loads of fruit, nice herbal notes.
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12/3/2006 - agnorger wrote: 90 Points
this is a very nice zin. dark and rich with notes of cocoa, coffee, and smoke.
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