Reviewed by larryv on Saturday, November 18, 2006 on Corkd.com
While this is one of my favorite wineries in all of Napa, known for balance and complexity. Unfortunately, this release is my least favorite from the library. It needs to age more. It has a high level of CO2, giving the wine an almost soda pop feel. It quiets after decanting for a few hours, but this is a very young wine.
StorybookMountainZinfandel Atlas Peak Napa 2003
Dark, bright red. Bitter cherry, strawberry and a floral nuance on the superripe nose. Sweet, thick and lush but not heavy, with flavors of red berries, spices, cocoa powder, mocha and menthol, framed by juicy acids. A real essence of red-berry zin, with a hint of desiccated fruits and little ...
StorybookMountain Vineyards 2005 Estate Reserve Zinfandel
Elegant, fragrant, balanced Zin with aromas of blueberries, black cherries, minerals and flowers. The rich dark fruit swirl in on the tongue and ends with a silky, concentrated texture.
StorybookMountain 2005 Zinfandel Napa Valley Eastern Exposures
Tasting Notes - The majority of this wine's fruit comes from Storybook's east facing vineyards, highlighted by a touch of viognier enhance the wine's exotic qualities. The 2005 entices with a nose of blueberries, black cherries...
