July 2009 Wine Enthusiast
by Kenny on Jun.09, 2009, under Uncategorized
2008 Banyan Gewurztraminer - 87 BEST BUY
2007 Hobo Zinfandel, Rockpile - 91
Rich and briary, with that exotic, hot summer afternoon fresh berry tang, this Zin delights for its flavors of wild blackberries, currants, cherries, mulberries, chocolate, anise, and pepper. So clean. You can taste the summer sun in every sip. - S.H.
2007 Hobo Zinfandel, Treborce Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley - 90
Higher in alcohol than Hobo’s other ‘07 Zins, the Treborce is also a bit hotter in the mouth. It has a tug of chili pepper heat with the intensely ripe blackberry, cherry, milk chocolate and spice flavors. Needs barbecue and similar rich fare to do its thing. -S.H.
2007 Hobo Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley - 90
Strikes a nice balance of ripe berry and chocolate flavors, firmed with softly smooth tannins, and a deep earthy-spiciness suggesting sweet tobacco, anise, and sage. Turns lush and intricate toward the finish. This is a really nice Zinfandel. - S.H.
2007 Hobo Zinfandel, Alexander Valley - 89
Soft and gentle, this is a Zin to drink right now for its lush, exotic flavors. It’s dry, with dusty tannins and mouth-filling tastes of ripe crushed blackberries and cherries, baked into a pie and sprinkled with cocoa, cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper, with a pinch of salt. -S.H.
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