DAL 9000

9.1

Aroma of plums and raisins? Initial taste of sweet dark fruit and more plums. A dryness in the middle. Finishes bone dry on the tongue. A great dry dry winter wine. — 8 days ago

Tom Casagrande

9.3

Deep, rich berry nose accented by animal, feral notes. Not necessarily prototypical Zin characteristics. But really nice. On the palate, however, it’s more typical. Earthy, sandstoney blackberry fruit, really nice balance of richness, acids, and tannin. Very long finish. I love the Zins from this vineyard, but I think I heard somewhere this is the last vintage they’re making from here. 😥 — 3 months ago

Chris Stevenson

8.9

Subtle fruitiness, easy, light, beautiful copper shines through the glass. — 3 years ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. No formal notes due to the setting however, looking back on my previous notes, that assessment still applies. The 2017 Amador County continues to be an absolutely delicious expression of the variety. Drink now through 2032.  — a month ago

romo

9.1

Still on A-R Old-Gamay Gate. Similar weight to the 20, but more mid-palate fruit and less bitter. Menopausal. — 3 months ago

Theodore Krijnse Locker

9.7

Delicious. Low tannins, sweet, fruity, smooth. Blueberry, blackberry, plum jam. — 7 months ago

Oliver N

9.3

Tart black cherry, anise, pine and alpine vibes, high acidity, low spicy tannins.
A beautiful Cali Barbera with the acidity and spice of Piemonte, with the high toned fruit of California sunshine. I love! — 5 years ago

Jason Phillips

9.2

Great nose. Light start, velvety on palate, and great finish. — 2 months ago

TwiLea Fletcher

8.9

07.1125
Quite quite nice. — 2 months ago

Doug Powers

8.9

Lovely redfruits and low ABV (11.5%) crispness and freshness, very good balance and acidity, medium-long finish, very good foothills Mourvèdre! — 7 months ago

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