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Napa Valley Zinfandel

9.1168 ratings
9.111 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
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MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.2

Pretty amazing to taste a 2013 #zinfandel in 2019 and find it still alive and kicking and #wellbalanced There’s something to be said here about wines. With a sense of place and defending “native” varietals.

Pretty amazing to taste a 2013 #zinfandel in 2019 and find it still alive and kicking and #wellbalanced There’s something to be said here about wines. With a sense of place and defending “native” varietals.

Jul 15th, 2019
Hayden B. Oothout

Probably the most well rounded Zinfandel I have come across. Not jammy. This wine is smooth and delectable. Perfect amount of age on it. Pairs well with an aged cheese. Picked up from the winery today

Probably the most well rounded Zinfandel I have come across. Not jammy. This wine is smooth and delectable. Perfect amount of age on it. Pairs well with an aged cheese. Picked up from the winery today

1 person found it helpfulFeb 28th, 2019
Shay A
9.2

I was somewhat pleasantly surprised at this as I expected a jammy fruit bomb. Great balance here. The fruit shows nice tension and the 7yrs have tamed everything down nicely. Pipe tobacco, blackberries, blueberries, and a leafy characteristic as well. Didn’t come across as too hot like many Napa zins do.

I was somewhat pleasantly surprised at this as I expected a jammy fruit bomb. Great balance here. The fruit shows nice tension and the 7yrs have tamed everything down nicely. Pipe tobacco, blackberries, blueberries, and a leafy characteristic as well. Didn’t come across as too hot like many Napa zins do.

1 person found it helpfulNov 22nd, 2017
Tom Riley

Lean and clean. Nothing jammy about it. Great typicity. You'd never guess it to be at 15.6% abv. So well integrated. Wish more zin producers would embrace this profile.

Lean and clean. Nothing jammy about it. Great typicity. You'd never guess it to be at 15.6% abv. So well integrated. Wish more zin producers would embrace this profile.

1 person found it helpfulAug 7th, 2016
Eric Crane

Sommelier & Educator Empire Wine Distributors

9.2

15.5%

15.5%

Jan 22nd, 2014
Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

8.5

Punishment for missing Zin twice today. Some penance isn't too bad.

Punishment for missing Zin twice today. Some penance isn't too bad.

Jun 27th, 2013
heidi schlegel

Lovely fruit, a bit of tannin on the finish. Ready to drink now.

Lovely fruit, a bit of tannin on the finish. Ready to drink now.

May 16th, 2023
Kate

I am rating Zinfandel Sonoma valley “winter repose”. Wasn’t listed so this napa Zinfandel is as closest match since it’s à Zinfandel. That being written, this is high tannins and juicy dark fruit and spicy. Earthy. Bottle has no description 14.9%

I am rating Zinfandel Sonoma valley “winter repose”. Wasn’t listed so this napa Zinfandel is as closest match since it’s à Zinfandel. That being written, this is high tannins and juicy dark fruit and spicy. Earthy. Bottle has no description 14.9%

May 11th, 2023
Andrea Watt

Dark and earthy mushroom with oak, and blackberry. Rich, and bold it needs a little bit to open up.

Dark and earthy mushroom with oak, and blackberry. Rich, and bold it needs a little bit to open up.

Mar 7th, 2023
Andrea Watt

Earthy mushroom, black cherry, and oak. Bold but not harsh.

Earthy mushroom, black cherry, and oak. Bold but not harsh.

Sep 13th, 2022