"Let us start our qualified endorsement of this rich and extremely ripe wine with the caveat that it may not be to everyone's taste, but fans of fleshy, full-bodied, chocolaty wines will find plenty to like. It is arguably overdone, but it is also quite deep and simply oozing with character. It is yet another twenty-first century Zin whose hard-pushed ripeness limits its mealtime options to such dishes as boldly flavored braised meats or the late-evening plate of savory cheeses." |