Thread: [TN] '04 Unti Zin

On Oct 16, 10:26*pm, Mark Lipton <not...@eudrup.ude> 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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Thanks for notes, Never had an Unti Zin from memory, but have enjoyed
their Syrah.
Stay well!