Young, but all the components are there now (and will heighten). It’s odd to say this “only” has 14%ABV, but it’s so refreshing to have a zin that isn’t pushing 15-17%. Smoked bacon fat, black cherries, lingonberries, ripe blackberries, and peppercorn aromatics. Wonderful acidity! Love zin with a good acidic backbone. Structure is very solid. Tart mixed berry pie, and added herbal spice at the finish. Neither light nor dense...balanced. Not jammy and definitely not flabby.
Excellent Sonoma zin. This is now the second zin I’ve had from this producer and both have been very good. Thank you for this, @Jack Thompson !
Young, but all the components are there now (and will heighten). It’s odd to say this “only” has 14%ABV, but it’s so refreshing to have a zin that isn’t pushing 15-17%. Smoked bacon fat, black cherries, lingonberries, ripe blackberries, and peppercorn aromatics. Wonderful acidity! Love zin with a good acidic backbone. Structure is very solid. Tart mixed berry pie, and added herbal spice at the finish. Neither light nor dense...balanced. Not jammy and definitely not flabby.
Excellent Sonoma zin. This is now the second zin I’ve had from this producer and both have been very good. Thank you for this, @Jack Thompson !
Aug 12th, 2019
Awesome, mellow, ripe yet savory.
Awesome, mellow, ripe yet savory.
May 17th, 2019This is another great Zin from vintner Ian Blackburn and winemaking team Clay Mauritson and Emma Kudritzki. There is dark fruit aplenty, with savory, smokey notes that create a complex backdrop. Black and white pepper plus a slight herbal streak make for a real taste treat.
This is another great Zin from vintner Ian Blackburn and winemaking team Clay Mauritson and Emma Kudritzki. There is dark fruit aplenty, with savory, smokey notes that create a complex backdrop. Black and white pepper plus a slight herbal streak make for a real taste treat.
1 person found it helpfulMay 5th, 2016
More color and structure than you would expect from Zinfandel, which I think it's a good thing.
More color and structure than you would expect from Zinfandel, which I think it's a good thing.
Jan 19th, 2017
Delicious, 14.4 %alc. lighter than other zins, love these guys, big fan, always have some on hand...
Delicious, 14.4 %alc. lighter than other zins, love these guys, big fan, always have some on hand...
Feb 16th, 2024
The nose on this is vibrant, predominantly blackberry and licorice. I thought there was more of a loganberry mixed with earthy leaves on the palate. You might disagree but it is still delicious. The best part is that it will linger on your palate so you can keep enjoying it.
The nose on this is vibrant, predominantly blackberry and licorice. I thought there was more of a loganberry mixed with earthy leaves on the palate. You might disagree but it is still delicious. The best part is that it will linger on your palate so you can keep enjoying it.
Aug 9th, 2018
Wine camp #7 - French oak for 15 months. Plum, pepper, vanilla
Wine camp #7 - French oak for 15 months. Plum, pepper, vanilla
May 7th, 2018
Sonoma County, California, USA
