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Default [TN] '04 Unti Zin

Tonight, with H1N1 ravaging our community and social circle, we hunkered
down at home, prepared some pizzas and butternut squash soup for dinner
and Jean went down to the cellar for a Zin:

2004 Unti Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley
nose: sappy, tarry, cedar and bright red berry fruit
palate: bright acidity, medium body, solid fruit

We bought this wine on a visit to the winery in '05 and tonight's
performance justified that purchase. A bit lighter on its feet than
Ridge's Zins, this mix of 80% Zin/20% Petite Sirah was quite appealing
and true to its varietal character. It continued to develop for the
next hour, becoming smokier, earthier and spicier with time. No hurries
on this one, but quite appealing now.

Mark Lipton
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On Oct 16, 10:26*pm, Mark Lipton > wrote:
> Tonight, with H1N1 ravaging our community and social circle, we hunkered
> down at home, prepared some pizzas and butternut squash soup for dinner
> and Jean went down to the cellar for a Zin:
>
> 2004 Unti Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley
> nose: sappy, tarry, cedar and bright red berry fruit
> palate: bright acidity, medium body, solid fruit
>
> We bought this wine on a visit to the winery in '05 and tonight's
> performance justified that purchase. *A bit lighter on its feet than
> Ridge's Zins, this mix of 80% Zin/20% Petite Sirah was quite appealing
> and true to its varietal character. *It continued to develop for the
> next hour, becoming smokier, earthier and spicier with time. *No hurries
> on this one, but quite appealing now.
>
> Mark Lipton
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> alt.food.wine FAQ: *http://winefaq.cwdjr.net


Thanks for notes, Never had an Unti Zin from memory, but have enjoyed
their Syrah.
Stay well!
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