Jose Espinosa

9.6

Combines with everything — 9 years ago

Linda Wilkinson

9.1

Let the wine breath awhile and it is nice and smooth. Hint of plum with clean finish. — 9 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.2

12½ % alc.
An old non-vintage bottling.
As for the age I would guess this to be somewhere late 60's to early 70's (as the bottle is embossed 4/5 quart which I believe was discontinued for the metric 750ml in 1979) and also has the "classic" plastic/rubber foil found on a lot of oldies from that time.

Being a bit of a history buff when it comes to CA's wine industry I'm very humbled when opening these pieces of history.
Amazingly this held up to 24+ hours of aeration without loosing any life...and actually got better!!
— 10 years ago

with Acumen, Kurt-Inge and 1 other

Joseph Mrak

9.3

Nice Howell man example. Well balanced. Not a heavy cab. — 10 years ago

Nicole Newcomer Campagna

10

With Matt and Mich. — 11 years ago

with Jon

Benoit Bluteau

9.6

A very good one — 12 years ago

Michael Meyer

9.1

Beautiful and classic — 9 years ago

Michael Schamis

9.1

Intense citrus aromas with notes of pear, apricot and wet stone. Big, rich and dry on the palate. Flavors of lemon and lemon zest and citrus oil leads to deep, stone minerality, grassiness and full, deep acidity with just a hint of oak. The finish is incredibly dry and zesty with intense length and depth. — 10 years ago

with Kati

Natalie Stassen

9.1

We enjoyed this one — 10 years ago

Molly Davies Spangler

9.1

Awesome blend — 10 years ago

Bret Thompson

9.3

At the lake with Jaice — 10 years ago

Paul Giovenco

9.5

Really nice drop — 11 years ago

Jamelle Legaspi

9.4

For $16 at BevMo, and you have to let it breah for an hour. This is an amazing find. — 12 years ago

Rob Owen

9.8

Seriously. A 16-yr old Zin... Bright berries, very fruit-forward. And it just lingers on your palette until you can't help but take another sip. Simply incredible durability for a Zinfandel. #ZinMaster #HouseOfZin — 9 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.2

A Pomerol among Pomerols--funky nose, palate is all about those mellow maturing Merlot notes of ripe, slightly raisinated red and purple fruit, cacao, truffle — 10 years ago

Richard Perlman

9.6

Spectacular — 10 years ago

Paul Costigan

Founder Courtier Wines

9.0

1998: Youthful. Broad on the palette, with tannins not far behind. This is the Barolo for CA Cab lovers, with a chewy, dense mouthfeel, yet packed with fruit and tasting brand new, rather than 17 years old. Also poured at Quince for white truffle menu. While not showing the same level of complexity as the 1971 or 1985 at the same meal, it was roundly admired, and preferred by some. — 10 years ago

with Michael

Rob Owen

10

Quite possibly the best Zin I've ever had. - 2002 — 11 years ago

Patrick Castillo

9.5

Crisp, clean. Very light. Fruity mid palate. Slight minerals. Clean finish. Perfect summer wine. Don't care much for the name or bottle look. — 12 years ago

Lisa Zaleski

9.1

Really good for 3.99 at trader Joes. — 13 years ago