Winery - McIlroy
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Very good, not great Zinfandel. Makes all the right moves, with spicy, peppery berry fruit, dry, thick tannins, good acidity and a nice roundness from oak that does not overpower. Offers plenty of pleasure, and finishes with a bite of acidity. Could use more depth, though.
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McIlroy Zinfandel - 1998
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Textbook RRV Chard reveals green apple and intense spice, white peach and honey flavors, generously wrapped in smoky oak. Has a real richness and creaminess to the texture. Finishes too sugary, but has a lip-smacking quality many will admire. —S.H.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Pretty decadent stuff here. Bursting with sweet apricot and spice flavors, and 0.8% residual sugar makes it taste decidedly sweet. There’s an oily, unguent texture—you can see the glycerin lines stain the side of the glass. It could use a little more acidity. —S.H.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A wine that elicits mixed feelings. On the plus side, subtle fruit and oak, with a rich earthiness and sleek tannins. Does a good job of keeping Merlot fat and plump, while maintaining an herbal character. On the other hand, there’s pronounced acidity and a sharpness that shows up on the finish. Doesn’t seem likely to age well, but you never know. —S.H.
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McIlroy Merlot - 1999
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Bone dry and light, with cranberry, cola and tomato flavors in a silky package. This is a wine that seems to be an expression of its vineyard. It’s not a rich wine, nor one to age beyond a year or so. But it possesses an earthy honesty. —S.H.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Rare are the places that Cabernet Franc produces a distinctive wine. In fact, no savory Russian River Valley examples come to mind. This wine suggests the difficulties. Very tannic and raw, highly acidic, and although it’s dark in color, lacking fruity extract. Nor is it a wine to age. It’s barren now, and not going anywhere. —S.H.
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