1992 Lytton Springs Zingandel

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Lytton Springs Winerey, Sonoma County, CA $18.99 when purchased
From 80-year-old vines. Grapes ripened by late September, 1992; aged in American oak.
Recently decided to try my single bottles of 1992 and 1993 Lytton Springs zin from Lytton Springs Winery. The 1993 had well over 15% alcohol by volume and the 1992 had 14.9%.
The 1992 was inky purple-black. I got stains on my fingertips from the end of the cork. The cork was brittle but did not disintegrate. Slight sediment on the last pour from the bottle.
Nose: zinberry, dark raspberries
Taste: more dark fruit than wood; alcohol still gives impact but did not taste as if fruit were too faded. Chewy stewed fruit; slightly pruny. Even better on the second day. I would rate as at least very good (upper 80's). I thought the '92 was holding up better than the '93.