1991 Storybook Mountain Vineyards Zin

[Drew]

I opened the 1991 Storybook Mountain Zin the other night in Ocean City Maryland. That "story" though started bad and ended bad. From the start I was hit with a weedy odor as well as a strong alcohol nose that never disapated (bottle lists 13.5%). The wine was deep garnet in color, with a tawny edge, med. texture. Taste was somewhat tart with leather tones, very little fruit and very astringent...almost burning at the top of the palete! I let it open for 2 hours, never did improve.....threw it out! The cork looked good, some staining about two thirds and no indication of leakage. Any thoughts as to why so bad or just one of those bad bottles?
Drew