Connoisseurs' Guide
Storybook Mountain Vineyards, 2007 Storybook Zinfandel, Eastern Exposure
91, 2 Puffs
"Rife with bright blackberry and strawberry scents that favor the fruit preserve end of the varietal spectrum, this one is both ripe and solidly balanced at the same time. It is supple at entry, then firms up nicely and reflects both the Storybook love of brisk finishes while also showing itself as both fully expressive and, at the same time, entirely capable of rewarding those who would put it away for three to six years. As with many 2007s, it carries a bit of latter palate raggedness, and while fine with food now, it will be better over time."
–May-10
Storybook Mountain Vineyards, 2007 Storybook Zinfandel, Eastern Exposure
91, 2 Puffs
"Rife with bright blackberry and strawberry scents that favor the fruit preserve end of the varietal spectrum, this one is both ripe and solidly balanced at the same time. It is supple at entry, then firms up nicely and reflects both the Storybook love of brisk finishes while also showing itself as both fully expressive and, at the same time, entirely capable of rewarding those who would put it away for three to six years. As with many 2007s, it carries a bit of latter palate raggedness, and while fine with food now, it will be better over time."
–May-10
Wine & Spirits
Storybook Mountain Vineyards, 2007 Storybook Zinfandel, Eastern Exposure
90
"Tannins come first, firm and austere. The juicy blueberry flavors build around the tannin with pleasing sweetness and spice. With a day of air, this particular bottle showed more alcohol, implying the wine may be best to decant now, to enjoy with a steak."
–August 2010
Storybook Mountain Vineyards, 2007 Storybook Zinfandel, Eastern Exposure
90
"Tannins come first, firm and austere. The juicy blueberry flavors build around the tannin with pleasing sweetness and spice. With a day of air, this particular bottle showed more alcohol, implying the wine may be best to decant now, to enjoy with a steak."
–August 2010
Storybook Mountain Vineyards, 2007 Storybook Zinfandel, Eastern Exposure
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