This was a little clenched on opening, but on night 2 (after 24 hours under a vacuum closure), it’s loosened up a bit. Nose has nice, precise black raspberry Zin fruit, a subtle will of oak toast, and rocky gravel. The flavors are fairly concentrated, classic, old-school balanced Zin, but in a nice, claret-like structure. Such nice balance.
This was a little clenched on opening, but on night 2 (after 24 hours under a vacuum closure), it’s loosened up a bit. Nose has nice, precise black raspberry Zin fruit, a subtle will of oak toast, and rocky gravel. The flavors are fairly concentrated, classic, old-school balanced Zin, but in a nice, claret-like structure. Such nice balance.
Mar 13th, 2025Popped and poured. Nose is nice right away, with rich fruit tending toward the sappy mulberry part of the spectrum and a pronounced loamy gravel note. Open and full in the mouth, but with a nice sense of restraint and subtle structure. No heat from the alcohol and the tannins are relatively youthful but feel like they’ll soften. Intense but not jammy fruit and low-toned savory notes in the mouth. Nice length. Drinking well now but could easily improve of the next 4 years or so.
Popped and poured. Nose is nice right away, with rich fruit tending toward the sappy mulberry part of the spectrum and a pronounced loamy gravel note. Open and full in the mouth, but with a nice sense of restraint and subtle structure. No heat from the alcohol and the tannins are relatively youthful but feel like they’ll soften. Intense but not jammy fruit and low-toned savory notes in the mouth. Nice length. Drinking well now but could easily improve of the next 4 years or so.
Jun 29th, 2024
Pretty, spiced mixed berries, red licorice, just hint of herbs. A little leaner in body than expected, very tasty.
Pretty, spiced mixed berries, red licorice, just hint of herbs. A little leaner in body than expected, very tasty.
Mar 22nd, 2021
High ratings but not as deep in body or flavors. It is very nice but not in the league of other Rockpile producers. Good not great- but well worth drinking. Medium body with very soft tannins. 14.4%. ABV so it’s not hot or over ripe.
High ratings but not as deep in body or flavors. It is very nice but not in the league of other Rockpile producers. Good not great- but well worth drinking. Medium body with very soft tannins. 14.4%. ABV so it’s not hot or over ripe.
Jun 23rd, 2020
Sonoma County, California, USA
