88/B+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 11 Mar 2009
Bright ruby color in the glass. Youthful aromas of raspberry, red cherry and blackberry with a touch of vanilla. A tiny hint of sugar on the palate makes the fruit very juicy. Lush raspberry and blackberry are supported by a hint of ripe tannins. The fruit is balanced fairly well by a little scorched earth and vanilla on the finish.
87 / C+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 15 Dec 2008
Medium purple core with a lighter rim. Brambly fruit aromas with brown sugar, a hint of fresh herbs and a pop of black pepper. Juicy entry on the palate with an herbal edge. Well balanced, but not overtly fruity as one might expect from old vine Zinfandel. Lots of acidity with nice tannic structure and chocolate on the finish.
89 / B+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 15 Dec 2008
Medium gold core with a clear rim. Toasty oak aromas flow over baked yellow apples, brown sugar and light hints of pear. Nice and round on the front palate with great balance acidity in the middle. Medium-to-full bodied. This is rich yet well balanced with a nice roasted apple and pear finish.
91 / B+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 05 Dec 2008
Inky core with a bright purple rim. Thick blueberry jam aromas are surrounded by smoky game, earth and a lighter hint of cut violets. Rich fruit on the front palate with nice balancing acidity. Brown sugar baked ham and a touch of bacon lurk under blueberry syrup. A touch of earth joins the fruit on the finish. A very clean, fresh and well balanced Shiraz.
85-88 / NA
Tasted by Mike Supple - 01 Apr 2008
Medium ruby core with a fuchsia rim. Red currant, blackberry, black cherry and a touch of flint surrounded by toasted brown sugar aromas. Soft entry on the palate. A touch green up front with a bit of dry tannic edge. Orange zest with spicy blackberry and cassis lead to a vanilla finish. Tasted twice with consistent notes.
This wine is not yet released from the winery, thus it has no price or value grade.
94 - 96 / NA
Tasted by Mike Supple - 01 Apr 2006
Medium copper/gold color with visible swirls of concentrated sugar. Rich, honeyed nose with a touch of vanilla oak and botrytis over sweet tropical fruits. Fresh yet very deep, concentrated and expansive on the palate. Brilliant flavors of wild honeycomb, and hints of mango. Finishes very refreshingly due to the balance of fruit and sugar to acid.
This wine is not yet released from the winery, thus it has no price or value grade.
88 / B-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 10 Jan 2008
Thick purple with ruby notes. The bold blackberry and black cherry aromas are surrounded by a nice gamy brown sugar ham quality, followed by spicy white pepper. Red currants and blackberries on the front palate are followed by the brown sugar ham in the middle. Black licorice swarms around the fruit. Medium-full bodied with very ripe tannins and a thick, dark, sweet lingering finish. 14.6% ABV.
88 / B
Tasted by Mike Supple - 10 Jan 2008
Medium purple core with a bright ruby-flecked pink rim. Dried currant and prunes fruit aromas are accented by fresh herbs with an underlying note of sweet tea and tobacco, followed by warm brown sugar and raspberries. The flavors follow suit, with tea and prunes up front and rich black currant on the mid-palate. Fairly bold acid keeps the wine from getting too heavy, and the finish has a nice spicy hit of black pepper. 15.6% ABV.
92 / A
Tasted by Mike Supple - 04 Jan 2008
Gorgeous bright vibrant gold in the glass. A touch of sweet petrol at the front of the nose, surrounded by light white flowers, a hint of dried apricot, honey and mandarin orange. Good medium body and nice weight on the palate. There is a decent amount of residual sugar, but very bold acidity keeps the wine from tasting overly sweet. Candied white grapefruit and dried apricot flavors.
Maybe a bit heavy to drink before dinner, but this would pair nicely with heavier fish and shellfish and cream sauces. It’s also great for drinking while watching TV on a rainy night. Only 40 cases produced.
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