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Zack Nelson

20 wines • 11 followers • 2 following

Terlato Vineyards

The Federalist Lodi Zinfandel 2017

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Zack Nelson

Zack Nelson

8.6

Nice with dinner.
Jammy, oak, vanilla, black and boysenberry jam. Body is a medium minus, really could use more. Finish is ok but lacking, see body. Tannins are not big but are there, balance is ok but could use just a tad more tannins.
— 2 months ago

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Bogle Vineyards

Old Vine California Zinfandel 2016

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Zack Nelson

8.5

Deep red to brick color, smells of dark cherry and oak with a hint of vanilla. Has a good acid, and a medium body, tastes of dark cherry, blackberry, oak, vanilla, a bit of leather, tannins are well balanced. Very well priced and is pairing excellent with tonight's home made stew. — 3 months ago

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I’ve liked that in the past -for the price

Thomas Allen Selections

Generations Lodi Red Blend 2016

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Zack Nelson

Zack Nelson

7.6

Blackberry, tart dark cherry, small amount of peppery, and oak on the finish. Not very bold and has a fairly flat finish. Not a great wine on its own but a decent wine with dinner. — 9 months ago

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Melville

Estate Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2016

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Zack Nelson

9.3

Different than the typical pinot, jammy, smokey/oakey and just generally delicious. More trannic than a typical pinot, but well balanced. Has a medium body and a nice finish that balances the flavors. — 2 months ago

Babcock

Fathom Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

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Zack Nelson

9.0

2018 vintage is 100% Petit Verdot as far as I can tell.
Violet color. Dark ripe fruit, anise, small amount of oak. Tastes of black cherry, dark fruit, oak, and a hint of anise. Delicious.
— 2 months ago

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Dark Water

Voyager Red Wine Blend 2012

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Zack Nelson

Zack Nelson

9.9

Amazingly balanced and yet still full bodied for it's age (8yrs), will definitely be purchasing again. Sangiovese 45% Zinfandel 30% Merlot 15% Cabernet Sauvignon 10%. Dark black cherry, hint of plum, ripe blackberry, and a hint of oak. Really nice finish. Could easily drink a case. — 4 months ago

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Dark Water

Voyager Red Wine Blend 2012

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Zack Nelson

9.7

Another delicious bottle. Even after being open a few days it's drinking smooth and full bodied with no off flavors or smells. I think we will have to go back and get a case of this. — 2 months ago

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Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Red Blend 2018

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Zack Nelson

7.9

With dinner, might be better once it opens up. — 2 months ago

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Allan Hancock College

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir Rosé

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Zack Nelson

Zack Nelson

7.9

No year on the bottle, rose petal and fresh fruit on the nose, acidity is medium to high, crisp apple, pear, honey and maybe slight peach, also petrol or rubber, 15% abv is up there. Maybe better after yardwork on a hot day. — 4 months ago

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Lotta octane 😳

Badet Clément & Co.

Révélation Vin de Pays d'Oc Cabernet Merlot 2017

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Zack Nelson

8.7

Dark fruit, and a hint of ripe cheery and a bit of bitter dark chocolate. Not a long finish, simple and tasty, good for the price. 2017. — a year ago

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