Limerick Lane, Zinfandel, Russian River Valley

Limerick Lane · California › Russian River Valley › United States of America

Red · Zinfandel

Critics

91 /100

Reviews

professional

Vintages

No vintages

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Community Reviews

Reviews

91.0

Avg Score

Highest

Exposed to heat, aged prematurely

2015 vintage

Tannic. Prune. Overripe flavors. Meh

2015 vintage

Great zin. Always a favorite.

2015 vintage

One of the best zins around. Pop and poured but this needed about an hour to really start to sing. Dark fruits, great mouthfeel and good finish. Aging very well and probably not at its peak. Would definitely buy again.

2015 vintage

Very good. Nice acidity. Bright red fruits

2015 vintage

This was singing pitch perfect and varietally on point as others have recently noted, superior to a Quivira Black Boar 2016 which earned WS93 vs. this at WS91. Just more terroir expression on the bramble spicey fruit.

2015 vintage

Simply delicious. At a good place now w/everything that great Zins from Limerick Lane show.

2015 vintage

This bottle was a touch better than the one we opened in August, and showed best on night two. At that point, it was less sweet and not showing any of the alcoholic warmth I noted this summer. Just a good, straightforward Zinfandel with a little spice to complement the brambly fruit. I still prefer both the ‘14 and ‘16 to this vintage.

2015 vintage

A solid effort, but nothing to draw to another bottle. Textbook Zin briar and pepper, calm tannins and a medium finish.

2015 vintage

very good at first with nice red cherry fruit but devolved to sour cherry . Just so-so

2015 vintage

consistent with notes of 6/26/2020

2015 vintage

This wine was excellent, and encompasses everything that I love about LL zins when they're on. Violets and baking spice on the nose, but the real magic is on the palate. The deep, dark fruits hit on a different level than most zins, and it makes you perk up and pay attention as soon as you take the first sip. Add in just the right amount of acidity and you get a wine that is drinking in its absolute prime. …

2015 vintage

Raspberry/Black Raspberry notes commingle with vanilla, allspice, and bramble throughout. Toggles between power and elegance, with lively tannins lingering on the medium-long finish.

2015 vintage

This came across as a bit hot and a little too sweet tonight. I was hoping for more complexity. The ‘16 is definitely a few steps beyond the ‘15 at this point.

2015 vintage

Purple in color. 14.8% ABV. Fantastic nose of red and black fruits, baking spices, flowers and pepper. Medium to full bodied with mouth watering acidity. Impeccable balance. Packed with fruit. Black cherry, raspberry compote, cocoa powder and cracked pepper on the palate. The finish is exceptionally long and spice. Absolutely delightful Zinfandel that truly showcases how special this vineyard is. Best over the next 1-2 years.

2015 vintage

Fruit forward, soft tannins, blackberry and spices on the palate. A good QPR.

2015 vintage

Double Yum

2015 vintage

wow! Outstanding. Bright red cherry fruit. Long finish!

2015 vintage

Should you be interested, I’ve uploaded info for this vintage which you can peruse at your leisure. 😉 ≈90 min decant into a plastic, cylindrical pitcher which was then closed. A bit of very fine sediment noted on the high shoulder. Private Preserve after Day 1 N: Slightly closed; A melding of blkberries with notes of earth & something floral P: LM body; Rndish entry with NICE, almost swtish frt met by an astringent PUCKER which slowly, seamlessly works its …

2015 vintage

Rich, opulent wine with blue and black fruit. Not hugely complex, this mouth filling wine overwhelms objections with its ability to deliver a great punch.

2015 vintage

2 hour decant, very nice zin. Everyone liked this. Drinking very well and in a good place. Great QPR. Would buy again.

2015 vintage

Berry, vanilla, balanced drinking well

2015 vintage

In a fantastic place. Deep garnet in color with a forest floor and slight lily nose. Thick and briary taste, with mocha, cardamom, and clove. Enjoy.

2015 vintage

Chris is an incredible winemaker and we generally love all of his wines. This one definitely has some time left on it - let it age and it’ll get even better.

2015 vintage

Red fruit and spicey at first. With air, herbals, licorice. With a bit more air, it really comes to life, with blackberry jam, plus the herbals and red fruit. Decent acidity, light tannins. Paired wonderfully with a BBQ tri tip and parmesan acorn squash with rosemary and thyme.

2015 vintage

past its prime -- fruit has faded

2010 vintage

Opened after I realized the Carlisle Carlisle was corked. Not sure of the price as this was a gift, but this was a great Zin and one I'll pay more attention to in the future if not too $. Stylistically, this reminded me of a Scherrer, though with its own flavor profile.

2010 vintage

Dark purple red violet color; tart berry, ripe plum nose; fruit forward, tart berry, ripe plum palate; medium-plus finish

2010 vintage