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Located at the base of the Eastern foothills of San Benito County California Idyll Times Vineyard is sheltered from the winds of the 'Mistral' climate characterized by warm breezy days and cool nights. The soil is sparse and shallow restricting root development and canopy growth. These conditions are ideal for the fickle and sometimes overly vigorous Zinfandel grape. Fermented in small lots with a 20-day maceration p...
really quite good
By marie from seattle, wa on 3/18/2008
Pairs Well With:
Poultry
Pros:
Balanced
Cons:
Short Finish
Best Uses:
Weeknight
Describe Yourself:
Aspiring Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I thought this was a pretty good zin, not exactly what I am looking for in a zin wished it had a bit more body, but I did buy it again
I bought this wine again
By marie from seattle on 3/18/2008
Pairs Well With:
Seafood
Pros:
Balanced
Cons:
Thin
Best Uses:
Weeknight
Describe Yourself:
Aspiring Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I liked it but it was a weak zin, I like a little more body but I bought 6 more bottles, to see how it ages
A Single Vineyard "Steal" Under $20!
By MCH
from Schuylkill County, PA on 3/4/2008
from Schuylkill County, PA on 3/4/2008
Pairs Well With:
Beef, Grilled anything, Stands alone well
Pros:
Balanced, Big, Long Finish, Smooth
Best Uses:
Anytime wine, Weeknight
Describe Yourself:
Aspiring Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Well rounded, berries and definitely cherries.
Yummy
By Loving wine in CO
from Colorado Springs, CO on 12/19/2007
from Colorado Springs, CO on 12/19/2007
Pairs Well With:
Pizza and Pasta
Pros:
Big, Smooth
Best Uses:
Anytime, Special Occasions, Weeknight
Describe Yourself:
Aspiring Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
A very good Zin. Have had several bottles and enjoyed it each time. Detected a nice cherry presence.