Winery - Tobin James
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A very fine example of hot-country Zin, it shows blueberry, blackberry and black rasberry aromas dusted with spices, and similar punchy flavors. The acidity is low, the tannins soft. Basically dry, but the palate senses the sweetness of huge extract. Nothing shy here, but what it does, it does well.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Inky black, and late harvest in style, raisiny aromas and flavors. A big, fat, flamboyant wine, a hot country Zin that's dry and heady, with soft acids and firm tannins. Perfect with greasy BBQ.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There are pruny, raisiny notes in the aroma, faintly Port-like, and this impression of super-maturity is confirmed in the mouth. It's a big, hot, dense wine with Porty flavors, but is dry. Not for everyone, but fans out of this style will cheer.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Has wildflower, citrus, honey, and tropical fruit aromas and flavors. A fruit-driven wine, dry and savory, and a little rough around the edges. May improve with a year or so of age.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A deep, rich berry-and-earth nose with some tomato notes segues into a rather tart cherry-and-herb palate. Odd, but not unpleasant. Drink now, in case it turns more herbal and strange with age.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dark, intense and spicy, this Zin avoids the herbal qualities that can creep into Paso Robles reds. Briary blackberry fruit finishes with a touch of vanilla and some mild wood tannins. Only 150 cases made.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Shows distinctive ripe berry and tomato aromas. Intense and flavorful, but the tomato-herb components come on strong, making it something of a love-it-or-hate-it wine.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Simply fruity, with jammy cherry-berry fruit riding a wave of high alcohol (15.5%) and lavish oak. Vanilla, brown sugar and caramel notes overtake the fruit by the finish.
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Tobin James Syrah - 2002
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
If by rock-n-roll, they mean simple, deep purple and edgy, Tobin James is going platinum. Deep black, grape and blackberry aromas smelled overripe and liqueur-ish to a few reviewers; the palate shows similarly deep blackberry, toast and licorice notes. Rough, tart finish shows a little white pepper.
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Tobin James Syrah - 1999
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A nice Chardonnay if you like really strong fruit and spice. Mouth-watering flavors of tropical fruits and super-ripe peaches, and a creamy, tangerine note that follows all the way through to the rich, slightly sweet finish. May be too big for some, but that’s the style.
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