Deep, rich berry nose accented by animal, feral notes. Not necessarily prototypical Zin characteristics. But really nice. On the palate, however, it’s more typical. Earthy, sandstoney blackberry fruit, really nice balance of richness, acids, and tannin. Very long finish. I love the Zins from this vineyard, but I think I heard somewhere this is the last vintage they’re making from here. 😥
Deep, rich berry nose accented by animal, feral notes. Not necessarily prototypical Zin characteristics. But really nice. On the palate, however, it’s more typical. Earthy, sandstoney blackberry fruit, really nice balance of richness, acids, and tannin. Very long finish. I love the Zins from this vineyard, but I think I heard somewhere this is the last vintage they’re making from here. 😥
Jun 23rd, 2025The purity of classic 1970s Zinfandel red berry fruit — before most producers decided monster jammy wines was the way they were going to go with the grape—is remarkable. There’s also a bit of forest floor and clean crushed stone. Richly flavored but not jammy or overripe or overextracted. Great balance, with decent acids and a wisp of tannin. Really nice.
The purity of classic 1970s Zinfandel red berry fruit — before most producers decided monster jammy wines was the way they were going to go with the grape—is remarkable. There’s also a bit of forest floor and clean crushed stone. Richly flavored but not jammy or overripe or overextracted. Great balance, with decent acids and a wisp of tannin. Really nice.
Nov 30th, 2023
Zin and ribs last night and this wine paired perfectly - intense powerful with some extraction evident but when paired with finger sucking Rufus Teague sauce ribs - bam and fireworks - yummy and smiles all around - this wine could last a few years but why for it is so ready NOW
Zin and ribs last night and this wine paired perfectly - intense powerful with some extraction evident but when paired with finger sucking Rufus Teague sauce ribs - bam and fireworks - yummy and smiles all around - this wine could last a few years but why for it is so ready NOW
Jul 4th, 2020
Purple red, moderately extracted pigment. Floral, red fruit and prune notes in nose. Cherry, blackberry flavors, warm, rich.
Purple red, moderately extracted pigment. Floral, red fruit and prune notes in nose. Cherry, blackberry flavors, warm, rich.
Jul 5th, 2019
Bramble bomb
Apr 14th, 2019
Fantastic—a fresh and lively take on Zinfandel
Fantastic—a fresh and lively take on Zinfandel
Jun 17th, 2018Dense purple red in color. Eucalyptus, raspberry and prune notes in nose. Same flavors in mouth, alcoholic but not hot. Moderate skin tannins in mouth.
Dense purple red in color. Eucalyptus, raspberry and prune notes in nose. Same flavors in mouth, alcoholic but not hot. Moderate skin tannins in mouth.
Nov 24th, 2017
Quite good. Nice balance of acid and fruit.
Quite good. Nice balance of acid and fruit.
Mar 2nd, 2022
Floral, red and black fruits, bramble, velvety tannin, balanced 👌
Floral, red and black fruits, bramble, velvety tannin, balanced 👌
Jun 15th, 2022
Floral bright and energized. Incredibly pure without any weight. Singular expression of the grape and place. Special.
Floral bright and energized. Incredibly pure without any weight. Singular expression of the grape and place. Special.
Dec 23rd, 2021
Amador County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
