Fruity upon first opening. I would agree that this bottle needs 1 hour + to really let loose. It does develop into a nice toasty, spice box with a medium tannic finish. Will drink again.
Fruity upon first opening. I would agree that this bottle needs 1 hour + to really let loose. It does develop into a nice toasty, spice box with a medium tannic finish. Will drink again.
1 person found it helpfulNov 15th, 2015
Cab 3/5
Jan 13th, 2022
08/18/21
Straight away there was current, black berry and and earth. Dry and pepper on the nose.
08/18/21
Straight away there was current, black berry and and earth. Dry and pepper on the nose.
Aug 18th, 2021
cherry, brown sugar/nutmeg? well balanced tannins & acidity, bubble gum finish. Simpler but drinkable.
cherry, brown sugar/nutmeg? well balanced tannins & acidity, bubble gum finish. Simpler but drinkable.
Mar 28th, 2019
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May 22nd, 2014
Strong peppery start that slides into a medicinal flavor. Hopefully this was just a bad bottle. I've had much better $10-12 bottles of Zinfandel.
Strong peppery start that slides into a medicinal flavor. Hopefully this was just a bad bottle. I've had much better $10-12 bottles of Zinfandel.
Feb 10th, 2017
Solid effort. Excellent value. Decant for 35 minutes and enjoy
Solid effort. Excellent value. Decant for 35 minutes and enjoy
Feb 13th, 2016
Meh, pretty good. Considering the time it needs to decant, it doesn't seem worth the effort.
Meh, pretty good. Considering the time it needs to decant, it doesn't seem worth the effort.
Jun 28th, 2015
Starts off surprisingly soft and meek but really opens up after a couple of hours to reveal a backbone + dark fruit. Balanced, not hot or flabby.
Starts off surprisingly soft and meek but really opens up after a couple of hours to reveal a backbone + dark fruit. Balanced, not hot or flabby.
Jun 25th, 2015
Fantastic right after opening! Very smooth, easy to drink wine. 2012
Fantastic right after opening! Very smooth, easy to drink wine. 2012
Jun 16th, 2015
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
