Another vintage to experience. Ruby red in color, highly extracted pigment. Mint-eucalyptus, butter and raspberry notes in nose. Blackberry and cherry flavors, cherry aftertaste with length. Later, a cola-like flavor emerges. Moderate skin astringency, chewy fine grain seed tannins initially. Fairly integrated flavors after an hour. A serious tannin structure to this one, worth decanting at least a hour. An impressive wine, fruity but not your typical Zin. Made to a more ambitious design for this varietal; I admire their ambition and execution here. It largely works
Another vintage to experience. Ruby red in color, highly extracted pigment. Mint-eucalyptus, butter and raspberry notes in nose. Blackberry and cherry flavors, cherry aftertaste with length. Later, a cola-like flavor emerges. Moderate skin astringency, chewy fine grain seed tannins initially. Fairly integrated flavors after an hour. A serious tannin structure to this one, worth decanting at least a hour. An impressive wine, fruity but not your typical Zin. Made to a more ambitious design for this varietal; I admire their ambition and execution here. It largely works
1 person found it helpfulMar 17th, 2019
This Zin disappoints with a somewhat fruited alcoholic nose, but then recovers nicely with a pallet of dark cherry, smokey fig, and mild chocolate flavors. Pairs well with lamb or other strong flavors. Medium body soft tannin.
This Zin disappoints with a somewhat fruited alcoholic nose, but then recovers nicely with a pallet of dark cherry, smokey fig, and mild chocolate flavors. Pairs well with lamb or other strong flavors. Medium body soft tannin.
May 13th, 2016
Borden Ranch, Central Valley, California, USA
