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"CLASSIC 95" RATING:
"A remarkable effort, this Zinfandel packs a Turley-esque punch (weighing in well over 15% alcohol) and delivers all the rich, succulent flavors that we adore combined with juicy tannins to make this thriller a worthy contender for the most age-worthy Zin of the year! The thrill-ride launches forth with knockout aromas of wild raspberry, toffee and smoky oak. Deep & dark flavors of boysenberry liquor and extremely ripe blackberry jam mingle with the melted dark cocoa, chocolate-covered raisins as well as an opulent, voluptuous, full-bodied, strikingly concentrated, pure silk finish. This Zin will continue to evolve gracefully over the next 3 - 5 years, peaking in 2012 in our estimate. We plan to add several of these special bottles to our secret cellar so hurry while your allocation lasts. 95 points!" TheWineInsiders
WINEMAKER TASTING NOTES:
"As always this vineyard consistently produces a big, rich, flavorful wine. The color is red to black plum with the appearance of slow moving tears of glycerin down the side of the glass. The aroma and bouquet are of black licorice, dark chocolate with a touch of tree bark coming from the vineyard soil along with a morel overtone, caramel, spice, and brown sugar. The taste and touch of the wine inside the mouth are of fresh mixed fruit cocktail with a bing cherry snap coming from the wonderful fruit acid combination. The final aftertaste is rich with no sharpness that coats your palate with black fruits, acid, black walnuts and vanilla that come from new and two year old oak barrels. This Zinfandel is what we all try for, "BALANCE" of all the components."
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