Carol Shelton, Wild Thing Old Vine Zinfandel, Mendocino County

Carol Shelton · California › Mendocino County › United States of America

Red · Zinfandel
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LWIN 2038928
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90 /100
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11
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Taster #3009 · Jun 22, 2015
91/100
garnet, medium body, wondrous aromas of toasted cassis, dark fruit flavors, moderately powerful, lasting finish; has aged well
2009 vintage
Taster #8634 · Feb 21, 2014
Bought 18.99. Good value. Medium body, light tannins.
2009 vintage
Taster #7585 · Feb 8, 2014
89/100
consistent with previous notes
2009 vintage
Taster #3266 · Oct 23, 2013
89/100
Similiar note, a good value. www.winelx.com
2009 vintage
Taster #7565 · Oct 3, 2013
six nations tasting - (pyrmont wharf, sydney) : slightly sour plum fruit, chocolate notes. A touch short on the palate. Hmm.
2009 vintage
Taster #3412 · Sep 6, 2013
90/100
Medium body. Fairly soft tannins. Really enjoyable
2009 vintage
Taster #4050 · Jul 12, 2013
94/100
I have never tasted any other Zin like this. Ruby out to the edges. Medium-bodied. Exotic, deep perfume of cedar, sandalwood, and bright red berries. Full, creamy mouthfeel. This wine transports me to a spa under the stars. Sustained finish, with those warm orange-wood notes refusing to die. Drinking beautifully now, on its own or with some good cheese, or rare duck breast. Don't waste this by quaffing it with burgers and hot dogs, unless they're of the artisanal variety.
2009 vintage
Taster #5956 · Jun 8, 2013
91/100
Just as good and possibly a tad smoother on day 2. Evaluating from memory. Awesome value at $16!
2009 vintage
Taster #3266 · May 21, 2013
88/100
A nose of cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium bodied Zin, with cherry, raspberry, more creamy than jammy, some licorice and spice on finish. A bit different and interesting Zin, a good value. www.winelx.com
2009 vintage
Taster #3930 · Apr 24, 2013
Just got at private wine store (TWHouse) and ~ 30$ CAN...A little different style Zin than what i was expecting with the almost over the top bottle marketing - but cool looking. The last couple of notes I would agree with, a little pricey for style. Medium bodied, a little thinner feeling with plenty of acid up front and some light vanilla/oak textured fruit that is medium/dark fruit - bramble berry/raspberry. The finish is a little strong with ETOH and …
2009 vintage
Taster #8874 · Apr 23, 2013
91/100
A rich and complex Zin that delivers at a great price point. A must try at $25.
2009 vintage
Taster #7585 · Apr 11, 2013
89/100
Medium bodied, dark cherry and raspberry flavors. Lacks the big dark fruit and spice I like in a zinfandel, but a solid wine none-the-less.
2009 vintage
Taster #0946 · Mar 18, 2013
Dark fruit on the nose with hints of vanilla and no alcohol. The body is composed of dark fruit, vanilla, light tannins and a very long finish.
2009 vintage
Taster #7733 · Feb 8, 2013
Smooth, very even and fruity
2009 vintage
Taster #2546 · Feb 2, 2013
90/100
Medium dark cherry red color; redolent, berry cordial, berry syrup nose; creamy textured, baked berry, berry syrup, jammy, berry compote palate; medium-plus finish 90+ points
2009 vintage
Taster #3009 · Jan 22, 2013
89/100
Modestly complex, versatile, well balanced zin, easy on the palate. A Great Value.
2009 vintage