Mineral, pear, lavender, and lemon zest. Crisp and slightly tart. — 12 days ago
Still strong! What fun! — 23 days ago
Brioche, vanilla, and pear with a touch of orange zest. Fun to try the large format wine! They stay so much younger. — 12 days ago
Coffee and raspberry with a touch of leather. Rich and a touch smokey. — 12 days ago
Slate, lychee, and lime. Light but crisp — 12 days ago
Cedar and cocoa with leather. Some bleed on color but Imperial has held up surprisingly well! — 12 days ago
Oak and cocoa with a touch of tea. Bold and strong but drinkable now. — 12 days ago
A little lemon zest, a touch of pear and oak. Rich but fresh. — 12 days ago
Definitely old color-wise. Brick-orange. Aroma is old bricks and books. Also has a citrus/orange vibe. Flavors are strange and hint funky. Plenty of acid. Still zippy. Complexity has stuck around. The basic background is excellent. A classic aged wine with the strange background of a classic. This has the ghost of Zin in it. Herbal minty side. Not really Zin of today, but strange and fun to try all these years later. A unique wine drinking experience. Held up in a strange and fun way. — 2 months ago
Bill Mowry
Medium bodied with sediment, this wine had a complexity of different distinct flavors and aromas. Cedar, black cherry, cocoa, cranberries, and some pepper among others. Medium to high tannins, with sediment after 8 years it could continue to lay down for years. Well balanced and very smooth with a finish that lingers. — 24 days ago