Very balanced. — 4 months ago
$55 guess from list at Barcelona with Elyse and Adam on 2/12/2024. First bottle before sommelier. $55 — a year ago
A beautiful dark ruby robe in the glass. The nose is lush and decadent immediately with blackberry and black cherry aromas. There’s a nice bit of earth and vanilla happening here along with black pepper. Cocoa and old leather are really nice here.
Napa Zinfandel can be many different things to many different people. For me, it’s typically overblown, overdone, and overwrought. Not so this! Smooth with a dash of elegance. There’s a restraint shown here that is uncommon and very welcome. Still quite intense but not overblown with nice balance and weight.
The palate shines with black fruit and more leather. An inherent spiciness kicks up after some time along with tobacco and a touch of oak. A nice, long finish with just a tad of smoke. A very nice wine. — 3 months ago
Wonderful dark color, deep fruit but not fruity, leather and earthy. Big smile after the swallow! — a year ago
Kari Hogan
Elyse worthy without the price — 10 days ago