Quite rich and viscous, with a full-blown core of bright cherry and herb flavors. Spice-like cinnamon and nutmeg also find expression here, framed in very soft tannins. Good acidity holds it together, while the finish is pleasingly long.
— J.M.
(7/1/2003)
A richly textured, viscous wine, with big, deep black plum, smoke, toast, cherry, licorice and spice flavors. It falters a bit on the palate, as it finishes a bit short and a touch tannic. Nonetheless, it offers plenty of pleasure.
— J.M.
(10/1/2004)
So ripe in berries, it veers into raisins, but they add a note of interest to the cherry, cocoa and blueberry flavors. The wine is fully dry, at the cost of high alcohol, but that’s Zin for you.
— S.H.
(10/1/2005)
This wine is quite dry, with a good grip of dusty tannins and a silky mouthfeel. It has cherry-berry and cocoa flavors and a long, fruity finish. Drinking well now, it should be consumed in the next year to preserve vibrancy.
— S.H.
(6/1/2005)
Bright cherry flavors are the hallmark of this zippy wine, which also serves up spice, anise and briary blackberry notes. Its focus is moderate, but it’s still quite enjoyable. —J.M.
— J.M.
(2/1/2003)
The only Pinot I’ve ever tasted from this appellation, which is in the warmish to hot southern Salinas Valley. Seems a little flat. Has earthy flavors and easy tannins.
— S.H.
(10/1/2004)