An aged hue with significant bricking. Aromas on opening were offensive. There is a musty sub aroma which does not bode well for the wine. Underneath the funk, there is some lovely fruit, a touch of cocoa, and some aged berries.
Palate--Well then--I was expecting to be spitting this out but I am pleasantly surprised in that the palate presentation is actually "OK." It is a blend of Zinfandel which I love, Syrah, which I love, Cabernet Sauvignon which I love, and Petite Sirah which I love.
I am not crazy about most of these more-than-three grape blends but when done right (Beaulieu's Tapestry for eg.) They can be lovely. From the opening horrid nose to what it delivers are worlds apart. So don't always react to the opening couple minutes (unless it's wet newspaper/mildew/or musty) as it sometimes airs out.
I see a reference price of $20 on line and a weak score from the Wine Enthusiast of 84 pts. That seems harsh even at this state of the game. Lesson learned? Don't always judge a wine by its odor (on opening). If you find this wine, I wouldn't pay more than $10 for it but otherwise, I am raising a glass!
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