Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
A light Zinfandel from Paso Robles. Showing black and red fruits with earth, wood, spices, chocolates, tobacco and mocha.
Light to medium in body with medium plus acidity.
Tangy finish with soft tannins.
Might be better in a year or two.
Aged for 3 months in Bourbon Barrels.
15.5% alcohol by volume.
84 points.
A light Zinfandel from Paso Robles. Showing black and red fruits with earth, wood, spices, chocolates, tobacco and mocha.
Light to medium in body with medium plus acidity.
Tangy finish with soft tannins.
Might be better in a year or two.
Aged for 3 months in Bourbon Barrels.
15.5% alcohol by volume.
84 points.
Aged for 3 months oak, dark red with black fruit aromas and smoky notes. On the palate ripe blackberry flavors with pepper spice and oaky characters. Medium finish ending with burnt vanilla spice. Ok but not a fan.
Aged for 3 months oak, dark red with black fruit aromas and smoky notes. On the palate ripe blackberry flavors with pepper spice and oaky characters. Medium finish ending with burnt vanilla spice. Ok but not a fan.
Nov 28th, 2017Barrel aging adds a richness that is a bit overbearing
Barrel aging adds a richness that is a bit overbearing
1 person found it helpfulNov 11th, 2017Who knew a red Zin could be so delicious! A little spice and oaky. Great with a filet! Will definitely purchase again.
Who knew a red Zin could be so delicious! A little spice and oaky. Great with a filet! Will definitely purchase again.
Feb 13th, 2024A very nice Zin, but potent. Paired perfectly with steak and dark chocolate. The bourbon barrel does offer some hints of coffee and spice. Cherry and a little vanilla are our notes.
A very nice Zin, but potent. Paired perfectly with steak and dark chocolate. The bourbon barrel does offer some hints of coffee and spice. Cherry and a little vanilla are our notes.
Mar 25th, 2023It’s good. The normal spicy character of a good zin is mellowed by the sweetness of the bourbon barrel. It’s lighter than our typical zin repertoire. Unexpected since a barrel bourbon cab is usually dense enough to cut through.
It’s good. The normal spicy character of a good zin is mellowed by the sweetness of the bourbon barrel. It’s lighter than our typical zin repertoire. Unexpected since a barrel bourbon cab is usually dense enough to cut through.
Mar 6th, 2021
Less jammy than the earlier vintages. More dry/tannic/oaky. A hint of bourbon character, vanilla spice, plum, tobacco.
Less jammy than the earlier vintages. More dry/tannic/oaky. A hint of bourbon character, vanilla spice, plum, tobacco.
Jan 23rd, 2021Deep rich blackberry jamminess, then a big burst of tannins, bourbon barrel, and other dark fruits. Lingering smoky, leathery finish
Deep rich blackberry jamminess, then a big burst of tannins, bourbon barrel, and other dark fruits. Lingering smoky, leathery finish
Dec 21st, 2020
Good enjoyable wine. Nice fruit forward and good follow through.
Good enjoyable wine. Nice fruit forward and good follow through.
Dec 16th, 2020