This bottle was great, and a big step up from my last one, tasted a few years ago. A peppery and brambly version of zinfandel, in a style that I like. Cigar box accents to go with the silky black fruit frame, with no apparent heat from the 15.5% ABV. Drank very well over several evenings.
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Aromas of blackberries, cinnamon, clove and a pretty violet note rise from the glass. It’s just a bit muted. Palate is spicy, featuring clove, blackberry compote and a little bit of undergrowth, but it isn’t exceedingly complex. Some blood orange on the finish. But the alcohol is really what jumps out - its not quite searing, but it’s not far off.
This still retains structure and impressive primary fruit, but lacks complexity and is a little too hot.
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1/22/2024 - GrapeScott wrote: 91 Points
This bottle was great, and a big step up from my last one, tasted a few years ago. A peppery and brambly version of zinfandel, in a style that I like. Cigar box accents to go with the silky black fruit frame, with no apparent heat from the 15.5% ABV. Drank very well over several evenings.
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12/22/2023 - JLCFan wrote: 84 Points
Aromas of blackberries, cinnamon, clove and a pretty violet note rise from the glass. It’s just a bit muted. Palate is spicy, featuring clove, blackberry compote and a little bit of undergrowth, but it isn’t exceedingly complex. Some blood orange on the finish. But the alcohol is really what jumps out - its not quite searing, but it’s not far off.
This still retains structure and impressive primary fruit, but lacks complexity and is a little too hot.
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5/13/2022 - Windacre in the Slope Likes this wine: 92 Points
Had it 3 days open from the bottle, still bright and juicy with all the heat washed off it.
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9/24/2021 - goldgarf Likes this wine: 87 Points
Nice berry flavors. Not as much heat as a previous bottle
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6/8/2021 - goldgarf wrote: 85 Points
Decent jammy flavors.
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