Still alive from half bottle, but a lot more tar and savory than normal 750mls of geyserville of this age. Cassis and cigar box on the pallet.
Still alive from half bottle, but a lot more tar and savory than normal 750mls of geyserville of this age. Cassis and cigar box on the pallet.
Apr 14th, 2018Tasted alongside a 1/2 bottle of '91 Lytton Springs. This was brooding, meaty, and riper. It was the big brother, perhaps a little bit of a meathead but sweet underneath. I think the Petite Sirah makes a big difference.
Tasted alongside a 1/2 bottle of '91 Lytton Springs. This was brooding, meaty, and riper. It was the big brother, perhaps a little bit of a meathead but sweet underneath. I think the Petite Sirah makes a big difference.
1 person found it helpfulNov 24th, 2014Dark, rich fruit, ripe and spicy! Love it.
Dark, rich fruit, ripe and spicy! Love it.
Aug 9th, 2015Phenomenon. This wine tastes like current vintage. Not sure they will continue to develope like this. But, wow
Phenomenon. This wine tastes like current vintage. Not sure they will continue to develope like this. But, wow
Aug 8th, 2015I've had it in my cellar for 15 years... Shoulda drank it 5 years ago. Plummy and raisiny with not much acidity left
I've had it in my cellar for 15 years... Shoulda drank it 5 years ago. Plummy and raisiny with not much acidity left
Feb 17th, 2015Lovely nose;licorice and sugar plums. Supple and evolved, evocative of Port, but fresh. 'Lish
Lovely nose;licorice and sugar plums. Supple and evolved, evocative of Port, but fresh. 'Lish
Dec 29th, 20147 May 2018. Racines, New York, NY.
7 May 2018. Racines, New York, NY.
May 12th, 2018Just lovely: fruit cake, mocha, chilled out tannins, and a little dust. For a '91 50% zin this is showing and drinking beautifully. And who says well made zin can't age?!
Just lovely: fruit cake, mocha, chilled out tannins, and a little dust. For a '91 50% zin this is showing and drinking beautifully. And who says well made zin can't age?!
Mar 11th, 2016Doug had this 8 years ago
Doug had this 8 years ago
Jul 5th, 2016Richard had this 11 years ago
Richard had this 11 years ago
Oct 20th, 2013