I expected little from this 38 year old Zin even though from an excellent winery. I was pleasantly surprised. It is well on its way out but there was still black raspberry, plum, anise, ashiness. It went quite nicely with pulled pork.
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7/25/2014 - Janstan Likes this wine: 86 Points
I expected little from this 38 year old Zin even though from an excellent winery. I was pleasantly surprised. It is well on its way out but there was still black raspberry, plum, anise, ashiness. It went quite nicely with pulled pork.
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5/21/2011 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 90 Points
2011 Ridge Monte Bello Final Assemblage Tasting & Picnic (Ridge Barn and Picnic Area, Monte Bello Vineyard, Cupertino, California): Bricked medium red color with 3 millimeter clear meniscus; nice, mature, earthy, beef brisket, smoky, roast coffee nose; tasty, mature, smoky, beef jus, sage, elegant palate; medium-plus finish (90% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah)
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7/26/2010 - ArizonaWineGuy wrote: 74 Points
At least 15, if not 25 years, beyond it's prime.
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