Nickel & Nickel, Ponzo Vineyard Zinfandel, Russian River Valley

- Brick color with fast forming legs and aromas of moldy, oak and licorice anise. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of black pepper and grapefruit with a medium/full body. Linear texture with a long finish.

2008 vintage

Probably past its prime. Some red fruit! A little pepper. Smooth, but lots of sediment. Nice, but not very exciting.

2008 vintage

Big, rich Napaesque black and blue zin fruit, with that distinct black raspberry old vine flavor. Turns liquerish in weight and picks up a bit of iodine with time in the glass.

2008 vintage

Great zin flavor. Very tasty.

2008 vintage

I was worried after reading the reviews that I had waited too long. Not to worry. It has not reached its peak. Lots of spice, depth and character. This is what Zin is all about. This was stored at 57 degrees since released.

2005 vintage

Drinks ok but lack of fruit makes this seem like its past its prime. Expected more from it...

2008 vintage

Balanced fruit and heat with notes of pepper. Very enjoyable, worked with food and by itself. Mellowed noticeably after an hour of air time.

2008 vintage

Recommend decanting to let it open. Light raspberry and peppery flavor. Very nice.

2008 vintage

Very very good. Smooth

2008 vintage

Hits it with a one hour decant. Tart, juicy rasberry, light spice and pepper, medium tannin, dry, leathery finish. Oak is apparent but still overall very balanced given some time to open up. Update: drank over 3 days and stayed smooth, juicy with pleasant grip.

2008 vintage

Even though this bottle was a bit dated, it drank very well. It needed to breathe a bit initially, but was very good one it opened up. I need to buy more Zin from them.

2005 vintage

Pop and pour with Big Green Egg beer can chicken. Wine had notes of light red fruit; raspberry, hint of strawberry. Accentuated by some spice and light oak. Smooth tannins and good acidity. Light finish.

2008 vintage

Got this at a N&N tasting several years ago, and I think it was better when it was young. The fruit had really mellowed, and I'm afraid this wine may be on it's way downhill. Decanted for 2 hours before drinking, and I think it might have needed more. Color was deep, dark purple with some brown hues. Nose was full and strong with some spice to it and plenty of earth. Paired with some moderately spicy Moroccan food and …

2005 vintage

Fruit and spice right up front, but not syrupy. Smooth like you'd expect from a wine at this price, but not a good QPR.

2005 vintage

the 2005 bonfire was better than this one

2005 vintage

A lovely wine (which I rarely say when referring to a Zinfandel) with finesse and elegance. Lighter aromas of cherry, pepper dusted currant and some zesty spice. Culty qualities that come across as plush, creamy and not overbearing. The finish shows feminine qualities that I don't often experience in a higher end Red Zin. I think the few years in the bottle helped the alcohol come into balance with the massive amount of ripe fruit. Great wine.

2005 vintage

Ok , not much depth

2005 vintage

Really light for a Zinfandel - not that heavy high alcohol buzz; well balanced; really nice over two days; Some smoke on the finish

2005 vintage

Very welcoming berry and spice nose and flavor. Bit of earth and smoke to give a distinctive layer to the fruit flavors. Finishes with white pepper and cocoa.

2005 vintage

Popped & poured, paired well with homemade pizza. Pretty solid Zin.

2005 vintage

Nose: blackberry jam big time, blurberry syrup, ripe pine Taste: herb, menthol

2005 vintage

Decanted for approximately 15 minutes. Ate with spicy Korean food. Initial smell was of figs and berries but not overpowering. Initially, the wine taste had a slightly acidic note, continued fig and blackberry taste, finished with a more smokiness and pepper-taste. A very juicy wine that had a beautiful color. Excellent wine!

2005 vintage

Evolved with air. Vanilla, cherries, were among other nose pleasing aromas. Not over the top with fruit in the mouth, but fairly round. The finish was somewhat reminiscent of Sea Smoke "Southing".

2005 vintage

Paired with roasted rack of lamb, not bad, but it's still too young. I'll hold the balance of my bottles for another year.

2005 vintage

A real earthy zinfandel. Notes of red berries, smoked meat, and earth. Some minerality. A complex zinfandel from a nice single vineyard producer. For $40 it's barely worth the cost. Not as berry forward as I prefer in my zins, but still enjoyable.

2005 vintage

Nice little zin. hints of spice and cassis on the nose with dark fruit and green pepper on the palate. Nice finish and mouthfeel.

2005 vintage

Needs lots of air, will definitely benefit from another year in the cellar. Paired with ribeye steaks, homemade parmesean spinach & garlic bread...wow. Score could soar to 90, but only time will tell.

2005 vintage

Pleasant tasting Zin. Good fruit but lacks structure to warrant a higher score.

2005 vintage

Pleasing red fruits and berries. Oak is nicely integrated. Tannins create a great mouthfeel. Graceful for a Zinfandel.

2005 vintage

heavy earth and coco tones, subtle and not all that sweet. a very quiet zin once open.

2005 vintage

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