Probably the best Zin Iβve had. Though not very complex, but itβs rich and deep yet manages to be light on its feet. Nose of prune, cranberry juice, ripe plum, cinnamon, dates, fermented tea leaf, syrup and hint of smoke. Dark chocolate and spices come on strong on the palate but balanced by a minty feel. Round and soft tannins. Super smooth and velvety.
16 months in combination of American, Irish, and French oak barrels, 20% new. For $30, itβs the best value out of the entire Montelena lineup IMHO. β 5 years ago
It was great! Despite it robably should have been opened 2 years ago. β 6 years ago
The Cab Franc is one of my favorites from Provenance. The 2013 is fruitier than the 2010. I'd like to see how this one ages. β 7 years ago
Steven Dick sr wine educator - awesome! β 8 years ago
Drank in the trailer during Congress. It was really good. Tasted like it cost a lot more than it did. Bought at Specs. β 9 years ago
To start off roomie dinner night! β 9 years ago
Had at the wine bar in Santa Cruz pier. Yumπ β 11 years ago
Fabulous and smooth β 2 years ago
V17. Very good. Citrus, cat pee, cut grass nose. Grapefruit and Meyer lemon fruit. Pleasant crisp and limestone finish. So good .. β 3 years ago
Very nice balanced tannins and fruit and finish. Like it a lot. Drinkable, and drinking well now. β 5 years ago
12' vintage β 6 years ago
Strong super bowl wine β 6 years ago
Excellent Cab. β 7 years ago
This '07 has held up well! Crisp and refreshing to go hand and hand with today's weather. 'Was enjoyed by spectators at the Easter egg hunt this evening. I can only hope I'm as bubbly and fired up for my 5k tomorrow! πΎπ₯#letsturnitup #schramsberg β 8 years ago
Very nice! β 9 years ago
Mike Grgich does it again...smooth as silk β 10 years ago
Another great grenache from t-vine. I remember not loving this wine 7 years ago, but wow it has come together over time. Paired with homemade cannelloni β 3 years ago
Deep ruby coloration. On the nose, plums and spices. Medium body and smooth and rich mouthfeel. On the palate, plum, blackberry, long, long finish of plum and vanilla. β 5 years ago
bueno...semi amargo...seco tranqui... β 6 years ago
Ode to GB. RIP. Miss you β 8 years ago
Incredible balance, dark fruit, bold upfront tannins that round out nicely after the first sip. β 8 years ago
Smooth, silky, very enjoyable β 9 years ago
Ripe raspberry, dried cherry, roses β 9 years ago
Bryan Vogt
RIP Jim. Iβm going to miss this wine β 10 months ago