94s Coming Around

[Bucko]

The 94 Zins tended to be pretty big all of the way around. I enjoyed them for the massiveness, but put them back to knock off a few rough edges. They are beginning to do just that IMHO. Case in point:

1994 Pezzi King, Dry Creek -- Classic Zin nose. Intense cranberries, blackberries, and briary flavors assail the palate, with the moderate tannins more than handled by the fruit, with a very long finish that has a hint of oak. Compared to a couple of years ago, the tannins are less harsh and foreboding. A lovely wine to go with Tacos tonight. (yes, I like Zin with tacos)

Bucko

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[winoweenie]

Bucko, Bingo! The massive wines like Biale, Scherrer,Lamborn, Hendry Block 7,Sparrow Lane "Beatty" etc seem to be coming along nicely.Some of these IMHO will improve for 10 or more.Forgot Ridge. Memory`s the 2nd thing to go. Winoweenie

[winoweenie]

Bucko, boy are you a bad influence. As I peck the out I`ve opened a 94 Saddlebrook, Napa " Old Vines " for my lunch wine and thought it time to stand up the 94 Rabbit Ridge " Reserve ". Nils` effort is coming along swimmingly.Clear Ruby, great nose of wildflowers,black fruits,and belies the 14.3 % alcohol.Really a super effort that, IMHO, will umprove for another 3-4 yrs. I`ll report on Erichs` reserve tomorrow. Winoweenie PS Buckster, I drink Zins with most of our Mexican meals, and for Foodie, also with smoked salmon crepes in cream and garlic.

[Bucko]

No Zin for Breakfast?!?

Bucko

[winoweenie]

Tried it on my Cheerios once but it overpowered the oat flavors. I now use Reisling. WW

[Thomas]

I seem to remember some fine 94 Zinfandels from Peachy Canyon, Deux Amis, Elyse and Cline. Alas, haven't any left.

[winoweenie]

Hey there Foodie, had the Elyse,Peachy and still some Cline "Ancient Vines " Nice Juice. The Rabbit "Reserve " was Outstanding.Erich is making some super stuff lately. Winoweenie

[Bucko]

I vastly enjoyed the early Rabbit Ridge stuff, but then as the years went by, the wines began to taste like oak juice to me. I quit buying or trying them after the 1996 batch.

Bucko

[Drew]

Bucko, could'nt agree with you more, Rabbit Ridge "ain't what it used ta be!"

Drew

[winoweenie]

Bucks and Drewskie, Thot this thread was 94 Zins. Be My Eyesite now Gone? Winoweenie

[Steve Goldblatt]

Opened my 1994 Rosenblum Brandlin Ranch. A superior zinfandel! A great nose of deep raspberry and cassis some vanilla and a little chocolate. Superbly balanced, long finish with great fruit. It had that peppery finish that I love in zins. Just a great wine to drink. I opened it with my neighbors who are not as serious about their wine as "WE" are. Their comments, "where can we buy some of this?"

[Bucko]

And you said "Have I got a deal for you!"

I guess that I need to crack some of mine. Thanks for the heads up.

Bucko