Grandes Dames tasting 2/1/23. My 1st, group 4th. Very light, bright red. Simple but opened up in the glass. Cherry lifesavers. Bright balance. Grew on me.
Grandes Dames tasting 2/1/23. My 1st, group 4th. Very light, bright red. Simple but opened up in the glass. Cherry lifesavers. Bright balance. Grew on me.
Feb 1st, 2023
Fresh blueberry, plum, herbs, smooth texture, good acidity & finish.
Fresh blueberry, plum, herbs, smooth texture, good acidity & finish.
Apr 13th, 2017
If more Zin was like this, I would drink a whole hell of a lot more Zin. Fruit, structure, and acid all complemented each other. Great vintage of this wine.
If more Zin was like this, I would drink a whole hell of a lot more Zin. Fruit, structure, and acid all complemented each other. Great vintage of this wine.
Jan 2nd, 2016
Love this #Zin
Sep 16th, 2015
8 years old might be pushing the envelope here, but still this was a joy to drink. Remarkably elegant and nuanced.
8 years old might be pushing the envelope here, but still this was a joy to drink. Remarkably elegant and nuanced.
Aug 20th, 2015
Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.4
Even though there are plenty of aweful wines made from Zin, I still consider it one of my favorite grapes - and tasting one like this makes it clear why. Rustic with olive and brushy bramble spices. Powerful but made authentically - drinking a glass you become instantly transported to some beautiful vineyard in Sonoma. Sense of place, pleasurable and interesting. This is American wine at its finest.
Even though there are plenty of aweful wines made from Zin, I still consider it one of my favorite grapes - and tasting one like this makes it clear why. Rustic with olive and brushy bramble spices. Powerful but made authentically - drinking a glass you become instantly transported to some beautiful vineyard in Sonoma. Sense of place, pleasurable and interesting. This is American wine at its finest.
Jun 5th, 2015Such a pretty #Zin. helped Alex put together the #benchblend for this wine. Has balance and the agility of Ali...powerfully graceful.
Such a pretty #Zin. helped Alex put together the #benchblend for this wine. Has balance and the agility of Ali...powerfully graceful.
Feb 8th, 2015amazing how Alex can coax such litheness from such a brutishly big wine. gorgeous but not for solo sip'n unless leaving Las Vegas is your quest.
amazing how Alex can coax such litheness from such a brutishly big wine. gorgeous but not for solo sip'n unless leaving Las Vegas is your quest.
May 26th, 2014
What Zin *should* taste like.
What Zin *should* taste like.
Apr 21st, 2024
Sonoma County, California, USA
