Red

Zinfandel

Sonoma Valley · Sonoma · United States

Fact sheet

grilled meats · pork ribs · pepperoni pizza · aged cheeses · chili · pasta with tomato sauce

201386 pts

This is a big-boned and soft wine with pleasing characteristics of blackberry, vanilla wafer and upfront baking spice. The tannins are well-managed and integrated, with a touch of sweet heat on the finish.
201288 pts

Juicy in dusty berry cobbler flavor, layered with a touch of spicy dark chocolate, this is a medium-bodied, approachable wine with well-integrated oak and supple tannin. Blackberry and coffee mingle on the finish.
200688 pts

Held back for four years before release, this Zin has achieved a creamy softness. The flavors offer a blast of peppery, briary wild red, black and blue berries and currants, with vibrant hints of bacon, cola and sandalwood. Great value in a Zinfandel this likeable.
200583 pts

A little heavy, thick and jammy, like melted blackberry jelly mixed with alcohol. Okay with pizza, burgers and such.
199889 pts

Herbs and spices dominate the nose, and the wine has an intriguing blend of 9% Petite Sirah, 2% Grenache and 2% Mourvèdre in it. Interesting and flavorful, though not entirely varietal in character. The mix of spices tastes a bit like a Provençal wine, and it's delicious for the…