Red

Knotty Vines Estate Zinfandel

Rodney Strong

Sonoma County · Sonoma · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Zinfandel
Country
United States
Region
Sonoma County · Sonoma
Appellation
Sonoma County
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled meats · barbecue · roast meats · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 200587 pts

    This is a Zin that needs a warmer vintage to really succeed, and 2005 was cool. It trades the richness of the ‘04 in favor of dried blackberry, tobacco, white pepper and herb flavors. The acid-tannin balance also is more notable. Quite good, but not great. Drink now.