Joseph Swan Zin '01

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i had forgotten about this thread, but found this bottling last weekend and bought one on WW's consistent positive posts on swan's zins.

$19.99. elegant is surely the word for this one. beautiful clear ruby with only slight lightening at the rim. very good nose of berries and red fruits, with hints of tea and spices. excellent flavors of the same, plus blueberry and black pepper. great concentration and a wondeful silky mouthfeel. 14.4% percent alcohol totally concealed. medium finish that grew with some air time. (i didn't decant.) good acidity and the tannins seemed resolved, i wouldn't say this particular bottle would have 10 years left, though. i'd drink up over the next 3-5. 90 points, solid.