Winery - Vino con Brio
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Harsh and disagreeable, with cherry and tobacco flavors that finish sharp in acids.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fans of big, thick, chocolaty and slightly sweet Zins will love this one. It has the softly tannic structure of hot country reds, with a luscious depth of blackberries, and the rustic nature of a wine made for barbecue.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A blend of Viognier, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio, this unoaked wine has complex citrus fruit, vanilla bean, wildflower and spice flavors, brightened by a brisk scour of acidity. It’s actually better than many Lodi whites made from the individual varieties, showing the importance of the art of blending.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dark, thick, soft and juicy, an amazingly flavorful wine with a depth of exotic flavors. Blackberry liqueur, dark chocolate, cherry jam, violet flower, charred beef bones and peppery spice flavors swirl together into a complex finish. But it’s a tannic wine that needs time. Best after 2008.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The alcohol is nice and low on this fruity wine, and the apple, pineapple, honeysuckle and spice flavors are nicely balanced with crisp acidity. But it’s definitely on the sweet side.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Smells old, tired and vegetal, and doesn’t taste much better.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Although it’s very dry, with plenty of lush Zinny fruit flavor, the raisiny finish and hot mouthfeel are a little offputting, despite an official alcohol of only 14.5%. On the plus side there’s a rich, velvety texture.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Soft, flat and dry, with light flavors and a hot finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Simple, soft and clean, with fruit and wildflower flavors and a spot of honey.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dry and not very sweet, this dessert-style Zin has earthy flavors of berries, dark chocolate and spice. It would be better if it were either drier or sweeter.
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