92
points
Limerick Lane 2002 Collins Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley)
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$26
A great Zin, rich and opulent. Floods the mouth with briary blackberry, blueberry, cherry, chocolate and pepper flavors that just take over the palate. Yet the wine is dry and balanced, with firm, ripe tannins. One of the best Zins of the year.
— S.H.
(12/15/2004)
90
points
Limerick Lane 1999 Collins Vineyard Syrah (Russian River Valley)
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$36
It is supple and goes down easily, but you’ll want to drink the Limerick Lane slowly enough to appreciate its complexity. Vanilla-chocolate aromas, plus earthy, meaty (one reviewer called it "barbecue") notes beef up a sour red-fruit bouquet. Creamy chocolate pops up again on the palate, where it melds with other dark toast, mocha, black-cherry and dried spice…
— W.E.
(11/1/2001)
89
points
Limerick Lane 2001 Collins Vineyard, Old Vine Zinfandel (Russian River Valley)
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$26
Fresh and plush, with rich, round plum, black cherry, toast, tar, coffee, herb and spice flavors that sail nicely over firm, ripe tannins. Fun and easy to appreciate, the wine finishes with moderate length.
— W.E.
(11/1/2003)
87
points
Limerick Lane 2002 Collins Vineyard Syrah (Russian River Valley)
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$28
Lots to like in this intense, dry red wine. Smells complex and inviting, with bacon fat, leather, chocolate, blackberry and smoke aromas, and the initial mouthfeel is lush and textured. Turns a bit thin in the middle, but maintains elegance and balance.
— S.H.
(12/15/2004)