Red
Montafi Ranch Zinfandel
Russian River Valley · Sonoma · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Zinfandel · Alicante Bouschet · Trousseau Noir
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Russian River Valley · Sonoma
- Appellation
- Russian River Valley
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
barbecue · barbecue ribs · aged cheeses · game meats · roasted meats · stews
Rated vintages
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201493 pts
From a ranch planted originally in 1926 this is a knockout wine, exotically spiced and nuanced in pepper, cinnamon and a distinction of sandalwood. High-toned fruit provides a lift to the lushness that wants to dominate, but never does, allowing the tangy orange and blackberry t…
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201390 pts
Thick and rich, with a menthol-like streak in the background, this 89% Zin is complemented by a wealth of mixed blacks, from Alicante Bouschet to Trousseau Noir. It opens with a bouquet of fresh, brambly blackberry, raspberry and sage, reaching a powerful conclusion of brown sug…