Old favorite of my youth, found a forgotten bottle at a relative’s home. Dense purple with some sediment. Ripe red fruit, fig notes in nose. Plum, followed by raspberry, cherry, fig with a hint of prune, slightly syrupy mouthfeel. Tasted hot on initial pour before fruit evolved. Some seed bitterness and mild skin astringency in aftertaste. Decant at least 30 minutes. On point varietally but you better like your Zin style with ripe fruit.
Old favorite of my youth, found a forgotten bottle at a relative’s home. Dense purple with some sediment. Ripe red fruit, fig notes in nose. Plum, followed by raspberry, cherry, fig with a hint of prune, slightly syrupy mouthfeel. Tasted hot on initial pour before fruit evolved. Some seed bitterness and mild skin astringency in aftertaste. Decant at least 30 minutes. On point varietally but you better like your Zin style with ripe fruit.
Dec 7th, 2020
My last of several bottles of this. Every one has been balanced and delicious. It always reminds me of Tuscany. Kind of like a slightly fruit forward Brunello. Love it. Goodbye dear friend. 😢
My last of several bottles of this. Every one has been balanced and delicious. It always reminds me of Tuscany. Kind of like a slightly fruit forward Brunello. Love it. Goodbye dear friend. 😢
Dec 16th, 2017
Beautiful color! Richer than I'd expect for a zin. Enjoyed, would drink...maybe buy ... If I couldn't find a cab.
Beautiful color! Richer than I'd expect for a zin. Enjoyed, would drink...maybe buy ... If I couldn't find a cab.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 26th, 2016
Blackberry cobbler nose. Rich ripe blackberry and cherry on plate small amounts of cedar and thin mouthfeel. Bright acid for a dry creek wine ...lovely food friendly and not a heavy hitter . Almost like a RRV zin.
Blackberry cobbler nose. Rich ripe blackberry and cherry on plate small amounts of cedar and thin mouthfeel. Bright acid for a dry creek wine ...lovely food friendly and not a heavy hitter . Almost like a RRV zin.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 19th, 2016
A really solid, easy drinking Zin at a good price. More medium in body w enough acidity to hold together.
A really solid, easy drinking Zin at a good price. More medium in body w enough acidity to hold together.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2016
Full bodied, deep red, smooth , spicy, smokey
Full bodied, deep red, smooth , spicy, smokey
1 person found it helpfulJan 28th, 2016
The nose brings traditional cherry, blackberry and spice notes. The palate is a rollercoaster ride of juicy fruits and oak out of the gate, then hits you with a big savory component of bacon fat and smoke. The finish is long and somewhat tangy with black olive, balsamic and savory herbs. One of the most savory wines I've had in a while. Still not 100% sure how I feel about it, but...definitely a unique Zin.
The nose brings traditional cherry, blackberry and spice notes. The palate is a rollercoaster ride of juicy fruits and oak out of the gate, then hits you with a big savory component of bacon fat and smoke. The finish is long and somewhat tangy with black olive, balsamic and savory herbs. One of the most savory wines I've had in a while. Still not 100% sure how I feel about it, but...definitely a unique Zin.
1 person found it helpfulJan 28th, 2016
Tasting notes:
Raspberries, black cherries, and earthy tannins. Enough acidity to keep things interesting
Tasting notes:
Raspberries, black cherries, and earthy tannins. Enough acidity to keep things interesting
1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2016
Arielle brought to share in Tahoe
Arielle brought to share in Tahoe
1 person found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2016
Ripe red cherries and raspberries. Subtle cedar, sweet spice. Full bodied, med acid/tannin and long finish. Excellent value!
Ripe red cherries and raspberries. Subtle cedar, sweet spice. Full bodied, med acid/tannin and long finish. Excellent value!
1 person found it helpfulJan 2nd, 2016
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
