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I can see why this was given a huge score by a certain publication. Not really my style as much, this tastes like a wine that could have been made by Dave Phinney or Charles Smith. Fruit forward with a polished mouthfeel and some darker flavors too. Definitely a very good value for the $$.
I can see why this was given a huge score by a certain publication. Not really my style as much, this tastes like a wine that could have been made by Dave Phinney or Charles Smith. Fruit forward with a polished mouthfeel and some darker flavors too. Definitely a very good value for the $$.
Still young yet promising, building on a consistent success of previous vintages, this is a solid classic and relatively elegant Zin. The color is almost black, the nose is lightly ripe with plums, black cherries, and the classical spicy notes of cinnamon, cloves and licorice. Body is medium full, with firm tannins that round up quickly and a light acidity to support this fruity flattering creation. Pleasant finish. My score 88, drink to 2021 perhaps longer
Still young yet promising, building on a consistent success of previous vintages, this is a solid classic and relatively elegant Zin. The color is almost black, the nose is lightly ripe with plums, black cherries, and the classical spicy notes of cinnamon, cloves and licorice. Body is medium full, with firm tannins that round up quickly and a light acidity to support this fruity flattering creation. Pleasant finish. My score 88, drink to 2021 perhaps longer
So, first crack, booze filled, acidic...obviously needs to open. 2nd day much improved..red raspberries, black and blue fruits. Slight spice, min oak, massive alcohol...lacks structure..not complex..i have to disagree on the 93 WS score...
So, first crack, booze filled, acidic...obviously needs to open. 2nd day much improved..red raspberries, black and blue fruits. Slight spice, min oak, massive alcohol...lacks structure..not complex..i have to disagree on the 93 WS score...
Pure blackberry fruit with a sweet smoky note in the nose. Blackberry fruit and an underbrush thing in the mouth. Very full body with a but of alcohol burn, but that worked well with homemade pasta in a rich meat sauce.
Pure blackberry fruit with a sweet smoky note in the nose. Blackberry fruit and an underbrush thing in the mouth. Very full body with a but of alcohol burn, but that worked well with homemade pasta in a rich meat sauce.
Sonoma County, California, USA
