Source: Zachys
Consumption Date: 6/4/2012
Notes: Moderate aroma of
spicy fruit (blackberry, black raspberry) with a hint of dry wood. Medium bodied with mild spicy fruit framed by
intense dry wood notes with a hint of dry leaves. Moderate finish of spicy blackberry fruit and
more dry wood. Moderate to strong
tannins.
This wine is a bit of a
puzzle. Upon first tasting, it seemed to
taste of nothing, but with a dry, spicy finish.
Now it seems to have opened up and is revealing some fruit and spice,
but with a predominance of dry wood. I
am not sure if my impressions are a true reflection of the wine or if there is
something physiological that is interfering with my perceptions. In any case, this wine has proven to be
something of a disappointment as it is not hitting the intense fruity, brambly
characteristics that I love in Zinfandel.
It seems to be trying for high (almost over-the-top) intensity, but it
doesn’t seem to have the fruit to back it up and the wood notes are dominant to
overpowering. A bit more tannic than I
really enjoy. Disappointing value.
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