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“Mountain Zin” from an early 1900s vineyard set among cedars at 1500’ elevation in Mendocino. Purplish with a pink rim, sweet nose — blackberry pie and a hint of cocoa? On the palate though, thin, acidic, little fruit. Came back to it a few days later (Coravin) and it had improved somewhat. Past vintages were much better.
“Mountain Zin” from an early 1900s vineyard set among cedars at 1500’ elevation in Mendocino. Purplish with a pink rim, sweet nose — blackberry pie and a hint of cocoa? On the palate though, thin, acidic, little fruit. Came back to it a few days later (Coravin) and it had improved somewhat. Past vintages were much better.
This is a unique and very good wine. From 100 year old vines at high elevation in Mendocino, it is loaded with zesty, acidic (in a great way) dark fruit. It’s wonderful deep berry nose didn’t convert in the mouth at first, but with a bit of air, the fruit, and some light tannins came out, maybe even a hint of the pines surrounding the vineyard. Plenty of room to run on this great but far-from-typical Zin.
This is a unique and very good wine. From 100 year old vines at high elevation in Mendocino, it is loaded with zesty, acidic (in a great way) dark fruit. It’s wonderful deep berry nose didn’t convert in the mouth at first, but with a bit of air, the fruit, and some light tannins came out, maybe even a hint of the pines surrounding the vineyard. Plenty of room to run on this great but far-from-typical Zin.
Mendocino Ridge, North Coast, California, USA
