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Howell Mountain Zinfandel
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Great finish. It's a full bodied zin. I enjoyed the Switchback Merlot with dinner but this was a nice ending.
Great finish. It's a full bodied zin. I enjoyed the Switchback Merlot with dinner but this was a nice ending.
1 person found it helpfulMar 13th, 2017
Nice color, nose and spice. But too hot (alcohol level) and dusty for my tastes. My Zin taste skews more to Turley and Rafanelli. Update: on the next day, it did not come across as hot but still too dusty. But I did finish the bottle! Rating stays at 88.
Nice color, nose and spice. But too hot (alcohol level) and dusty for my tastes. My Zin taste skews more to Turley and Rafanelli. Update: on the next day, it did not come across as hot but still too dusty. But I did finish the bottle! Rating stays at 88.
1 person found it helpfulJan 21st, 2017If you like big, rich zins this one is for you! 16.1% alcohol but doesn't taste hot. Lots of life left in this.
If you like big, rich zins this one is for you! 16.1% alcohol but doesn't taste hot. Lots of life left in this.
1 person found it helpfulJun 25th, 2016
Big boy full throttle Zin. Does not get much better than this.. This is a must for everyone's cellar..
Big boy full throttle Zin. Does not get much better than this.. This is a must for everyone's cellar..
1 person found it helpfulSep 29th, 2014
Nose starts with intense red berry fruit with a trace of darkness lurking in the shadows. Palate starts dark and dusty. It fills out quickly to a depth of black and blue fruit. 16.1% alcohol is noticeable.
Nose starts with intense red berry fruit with a trace of darkness lurking in the shadows. Palate starts dark and dusty. It fills out quickly to a depth of black and blue fruit. 16.1% alcohol is noticeable.
Jun 3rd, 2017
Where to begin...stunning, rich color...big, rich dark fruits...extremely pleased with this '10...had after the Giuseppe & Luisa and showed as the WOTN
Where to begin...stunning, rich color...big, rich dark fruits...extremely pleased with this '10...had after the Giuseppe & Luisa and showed as the WOTN
May 24th, 2016
Enjoyable but showing just a little too much sweetness for a higher score. The '11 is more balanced in that regard and, to me, a better wine.
Enjoyable but showing just a little too much sweetness for a higher score. The '11 is more balanced in that regard and, to me, a better wine.
Aug 1st, 2015
Excellent. Deep rich black fruit with the right amount of spice.
Excellent. Deep rich black fruit with the right amount of spice.
Dec 21st, 2014