Jeff Cohn Cellars

Conn Guide 94 Pts "Refined" is not a word often used in the review of Jeff Cohn's so boldly crafted wines, and even here, the use of the term must be seen in relation to his other Zinfandels. Yet, this wine is, in fact the most refined of its maker's remarkably deep, concentrated efforts, and it rises to the top for its distinctive fruitiness and its great generosity. Make no mistake; it is a ripe wine with plenty of heft, but it also displays a nice bit of polish and, its elevated alcohol level notwithstanding, it keeps fruit and balance first and foremost. Its red and black fruits character is well-supported by a light-medium layer of tannins that will allow it to achieve early drinkability in just a few years for those who like sturdy wines yet retain ageworthiness over a half-decade or more. Sometimes, "less muscular" is simply okay. Reviewed: January 2019