Source: Sterling
Consumption Date: 5/21/2013
Notes: Mild to moderate
aroma of dry leaves and earth with a hint of dark berries. Moderate body with attenuated flavors of dry
wood and leaves and bitter herbs opening a bit to dry, aromatic spices and
hints of cocoa a nd black raspberry
fruit. Finishes relatively long with
more spice, dry leaves, cocoa, and a distinct bitter note. Moderate plus tannins.
This is somewhat
disappointing for old vine Zinfandel.
The overall impression is of dryness, with very little fruit, almost
none of the brambly/leafy character I associate with Zin, and a bit too much
bitter herb/spice character. The end
result is a wine that is not well balanced.
It also seems to be less complex than perhaps it really is. I am left to wonder if this wine is suffering
from too much age or if it was not destined for greatness from the beginning.
Value: Somewhat below
average
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