WineLovers Discussion Group

Tried this new Zin this weekend:
1. SandlerWineCo DryCreekVlly Zin (15.2%) 2003: Med.dark slight bricking color;
attractive spicy/DCV raspberry/Zinberry slight licorice bit Am.oak pretty
classic DCV Zin nose; soft bit alcoholic spicy/Zinberry/raspberry/Zin light
oak flavor; med.long spicy/Zinberry/licorice light oak bit alcoholic finish;
attractive DCV Zin spicy nose but a bit hot/alcoholic on the palate and seems
older than a 2003 Zin should be.
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BloodyPulpit:
1. Winemaker of this is Ed Kurtzman, winemaker at AugustWest up in Sebastapol,
formerly of Chalone and Bernardus. There were some nice things in the wine,
but the alcohol was a bit too intrusive, even at only 15.2%, and it just lacked
a brightness and vibrancy I expected of a DCV Zin.
Tom