101 year old vines. Needed a couple hours before it really showed up. Framboise, cracked pepper and some subtle, but creamy oak.
101 year old vines. Needed a couple hours before it really showed up. Framboise, cracked pepper and some subtle, but creamy oak.
Dec 25th, 2015
I am not a big Zin fan, but this is admittedly a very good effort. A dark ink-stained ruby wine, this one has an intriguing nose of raspberry, cherry, and blueberry, a sort of tuttifrutti if you will, overlaid with rose petals and exotic spice. On the palate the same fruit comes through with a touch of herbs, sufficient acid, and nicely rounded tannins. No sign of being cooked. One of the top Zins I have tasted in the last couple years.
I am not a big Zin fan, but this is admittedly a very good effort. A dark ink-stained ruby wine, this one has an intriguing nose of raspberry, cherry, and blueberry, a sort of tuttifrutti if you will, overlaid with rose petals and exotic spice. On the palate the same fruit comes through with a touch of herbs, sufficient acid, and nicely rounded tannins. No sign of being cooked. One of the top Zins I have tasted in the last couple years.
Dec 8th, 2014
Hanging tough, tart red fruit, soft tannins.
Hanging tough, tart red fruit, soft tannins.
Jun 17th, 2017
Drink now. Plenty of spice and punch, but gaining that later raisin Zin flavor. Still delicious.
Drink now. Plenty of spice and punch, but gaining that later raisin Zin flavor. Still delicious.
Jul 22nd, 2017
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
