Inky purple in color. The nose is very nice with black cherry fruit. Some bramble. A bit if spice. On the palate, this has a lovely, juicy texture. Black raspberry and black cherry fruit. Some depth although this is young and its packed tight. It does unwind in the glass. Nice finish. This is really enjoyable now and should store well for a decade or more.
I love ridge Zin and Zin blends. And I love Pagani fruit, so I thought I would like this more than I did. Its good, and maybe with some time it settles down a bit but I hoped for more. Purple in color. The nose has black raspberries and some bramble to it. Also a bit of underlying charcoal. On the palate, this is solid black raspberry fruit but it seems over ripe and bordering on cloying especially on the finish. Perhaps with some cellaring it some into more balance and if so, there is room for a couple of points of upside. As it is, it is a good wine but if sweetness bothers you, p
This was pop and pour and probably could have used a bit more air. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose is nice with dark cherries, slight bramble, a bit of pepper and iodine. On the palate, this is quite juicy. A bitterness at first which turned more to a sour cherry note. I preferred the later. Nice finish. This is a big wine and while a bit jammy, in no way over the top. A crowd pleaser.
An excellent value in wine. For a bit over $20, this outstanding Zinfandel is top quality. Purple in color. The nose has raspberries, dark cherries, bramble, spice and slight char. On the palate, this is juicy with a great vibrant texture. Black cherries and raspberries interplay with spice and charred earth. Food friendly. Delicious. Easy dirnking. Fun.
This is about as good as Zinfandel gets for me. It should probably be getting a higher score actually. Purple in color. The nose has black cherries, spice, black pepper and slight bramble. On the palate, this is almost seamless. Great black chery fruit, slight blueberry. Great balance. It has a lightness that is deft while packing a powerful punch. Delicious. Will it get better? I really, really need to try and stock one awy and find out. Just a fantastic wine and a great value.
I love how well Mike Officer made Zins in the difficult 2011 vintage. Purple in color. The nose is great with raspberries, black raspberries, brambles and slight spice. On the palate, the texture is amazing. Juicy acidity. Good fruit. The kinf of wine that is so delicious one can't help emptying the bottle quickly. I know these last longer than people might think, but I just can't keep from opening them.
This is such a tremendous value. Around $30. Purple in color. The nose is great with raspberries, dark cherries, spice, bramble and char. On the palate, what a great texture. Juicy and full. Lots of fruit, mostly raspberries, blackberries but also some sandalwood notes. Great balance. DELICIOUS. Long finish. I think these will age for a decade if only I could keep my hands off of them.
I believe this is a Zinfandel blend. Purple in color. The nose has raspberries and some bramble. Perhaps some black pepper. On the palate, there is a nice juciness here. Not a deep wine but easy drinking with solid fruit. Rasberries and black cherries. Nice finish.
Another solid inexpensive wine from Dancing Coyote. Certainly a value pick. Purple in color. The nose has raspberries and bramble. On the palate, it is slightly sweet with jammy black raspberry fruit. A slight bit of heat on the finsish. For $15, this is a nice wine, perfect for casual drinking.
