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2016 Limerick Lane Block 1910 Zinfandel

Lightly elevated cork; light label condition issue

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased upon release; Consignor is original owner

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

96+ The Wine Advocate

Wow...such an expressive and beautifully perfumed yet wonderfully complex nose of kirsch, chocolate-covered cherries, dried mulberries and roses with hints of licorice, potpourri and incense. Full-bodied, rich, firm and wonderfully structured with great freshness and wonderfully ripe tannins, it finishes with epic length and depth.

96Vinous / IWC

...outrageously beautiful. Vivid, rich and explosive, the 2016 possesses tremendous density and volume without ever being heavy. The purity of the flavors is simply dazzling. Sweet floral notes, bright, red-toned fruit and mint literally explode from the glass in this deep, layered wine from Limerick Lane. In a word: sublime.

96Jeb Dunnuck

...flat-out gorgeous. More pure, elegant, and seamless...it has sensational notes of crème de cassis, blueberries, smoked earth, cedar plank, and dried flowers. Medium to full-bodied, ultra-fine, nuanced, and elegant, it's one of the standouts in this lineup.

95Wine Enthusiast

...insanely good, soft and spicy in black and white pepper from first sip. Elongated, chalky tannins support bright, fresh acidity and strong, well-defined flavors of leather pouch, crushed rock and cherry. The texture is supple and complex.

94Wine Spectator

Gutsy and powerfully built, with expressive blackberry, dried sage and cracked pepper flavors that take on personality toward zesty tannins.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley

Russian River Valley AVA is named for the river that meanders from Mendocino County in the north until it finally runs into the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco. The AVA is cool thanks to its proximity to the northern California coast and the river, and grape growers must learn to deal with regular fog. Nevertheless in recent decades the AVA has become one of the best in the state, meaning that its wines often earn excellent reviews and have considerable cachet. The AVA status was awarded in 1983 and today the appellation has 15,000 vineyard acres. Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape though Pinot Noir has also been very successful in recent decades. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir are known for being rich, lush and filled with concentrated fruit and berry flavors. Russian River Pinot Noirs are today considered some of the best domestic Pinot Noirs.

TYPE

Red Wine, Zinfandel

Zinfandel is a black-skinned grape, but 85% of the wine produced is made into a rosy “White Zinfandel.” Red Zin is far more complex and bold, while still being light-bodied. It grows in popularity as winemakers continue to experiment with new styles and blends.