RRV has never been one of my favorite Zin regions, but an old vineyard like this trumps that. Even at this young age the nose is lively, with deep spicy blackberry fruit and gravelly earth notes. intense and quite structured on the palate, with full body and nice acids. I’m drinking it way too young. It will age beautifully. 9.32 right now, likely higher in a few years.
RRV has never been one of my favorite Zin regions, but an old vineyard like this trumps that. Even at this young age the nose is lively, with deep spicy blackberry fruit and gravelly earth notes. intense and quite structured on the palate, with full body and nice acids. I’m drinking it way too young. It will age beautifully. 9.32 right now, likely higher in a few years.
Jan 7th, 2024
A hot mess. Wants to be a Mixed Black, just can’t get there.
A hot mess. Wants to be a Mixed Black, just can’t get there.
Oct 11th, 2017
One of the best picnic wines I've ever had. At a very gulpable drinking window.
One of the best picnic wines I've ever had. At a very gulpable drinking window.
Jul 30th, 2017
Rich, earthy core and accessible with a decant. Very tasty.
Rich, earthy core and accessible with a decant. Very tasty.
1 person found it helpfulApr 12th, 2019
This is really good, juicy carignane flavors, textured tannins, touch of new oak, like a heavier hitting iteration of Mancini
This is really good, juicy carignane flavors, textured tannins, touch of new oak, like a heavier hitting iteration of Mancini
Jan 14th, 2017
Surprenant, déroutant, mais très bien au final
Surprenant, déroutant, mais très bien au final
May 25th, 2015
Big and rustic but eminently drinkable. Nice pairing w BLT tacos
Big and rustic but eminently drinkable. Nice pairing w BLT tacos
Oct 4th, 2014
One of the best from Bedrock!
One of the best from Bedrock!
Feb 12th, 2014
Old Faithful. Year after year.
Old Faithful. Year after year.
Apr 7th, 2024
Good and I might say better than the one last night. Apples and oranges since this is a blend but still better.
Good and I might say better than the one last night. Apples and oranges since this is a blend but still better.
Dec 6th, 2023
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
