Wow, what a beautifully restrained Zin. Zin is usually my last go-to varietal but this is quite elegant. Warm spice and fruit forward. I want more from Nathan Kandler :)
Wow, what a beautifully restrained Zin. Zin is usually my last go-to varietal but this is quite elegant. Warm spice and fruit forward. I want more from Nathan Kandler :)
3 people found it helpfulNov 9th, 2014
very charming. i feel compelled to spend time with another bottle, and to share it with others. planning on a 10-11-12 vertical soon.
very charming. i feel compelled to spend time with another bottle, and to share it with others. planning on a 10-11-12 vertical soon.
1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2014
A pristine example of old vine Zin from one of the most special sites IMO. The bright, fresh layers on this wine are truly remarkable balancing the rich ripe fruit. Special.
A pristine example of old vine Zin from one of the most special sites IMO. The bright, fresh layers on this wine are truly remarkable balancing the rich ripe fruit. Special.
Feb 13th, 2016This is a special wine from a special site. Structured to last, but absolutely delicious now.
This is a special wine from a special site. Structured to last, but absolutely delicious now.
Jul 24th, 2015
Blind reaction:
"Wild, sauvage! It has a Southern Rhone feel to it—some garrigue, great acidity."
After the reveal:
"Evangelho! We work with some fruit from this old (late 1800's) vineyard as well, and it's fairly mixed, as most old vineyards are. The Carignan & Mourvedre interplanted give the Rhone-y feel, and the sandy soils explain the wine's acid backbone."
Blind reaction:
"Wild, sauvage! It has a Southern Rhone feel to it—some garrigue, great acidity."
After the reveal:
"Evangelho! We work with some fruit from this old (late 1800's) vineyard as well, and it's fairly mixed, as most old vineyards are. The Carignan & Mourvedre interplanted give the Rhone-y feel, and the sandy soils explain the wine's acid backbone."
Apr 27th, 2015
Contra Costa County, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
