Fetzer Vineyards

Valley Oaks California Zinfandel

8.688 ratings
7.95 pro ratings
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
Top Notes For
Vladimir Miroshnikov

Ликерно, красные ягоды, сладкая красная слива. Вкус сладкий, полный, чуть попсово, массово, но не вызывает идиосинкразии. Вполне симпатичненько

Ликерно, красные ягоды, сладкая красная слива. Вкус сладкий, полный, чуть попсово, массово, но не вызывает идиосинкразии. Вполне симпатичненько

3 people found it helpfulDec 27th, 2019
Shirish Bhide

Superb nose of jammy black fruits with restrained alcohol (13%), mouthwatering acidity and mellow tannins. Outstanding wine and outstanding company...

Superb nose of jammy black fruits with restrained alcohol (13%), mouthwatering acidity and mellow tannins. Outstanding wine and outstanding company...

Mar 13th, 2017
Stefan Dolhain

Boring, but cheap and sweet enough to be of interest to people who are not really that much into wine.

Boring, but cheap and sweet enough to be of interest to people who are not really that much into wine.

Dec 5th, 2016
Denis Roudenko

8/20 (54/100)

8/20 (54/100)

Jul 30th, 2014
Dmitry Koutcherouk

5/10

Jan 7th, 2014
Reinholds Zviedris

Classy Zin - good to drink even without decanting. Tasted really well together with hazzelnuts in chocolate.

Classy Zin - good to drink even without decanting. Tasted really well together with hazzelnuts in chocolate.

Nov 20th, 2013
David Valenti

Plum, strawberry jam, spices and hints of leather. Thick and rich palate with a soft finish.

Plum, strawberry jam, spices and hints of leather. Thick and rich palate with a soft finish.

Nov 20th, 2022
Helene K

Tynn og besk. Ikke god å nippe til. Bitter ettersmak.

Tynn og besk. Ikke god å nippe til. Bitter ettersmak.

May 22nd, 2021
Josie

Nice smell, nice mild fruity after taste. Strong flavour, would make a good sangria.

Nice smell, nice mild fruity after taste. Strong flavour, would make a good sangria.

May 7th, 2021
Dr.Meandor

Meeting friends outdoors, wine 3. No detailed notes taken (again!).

Juicy and fleshy, enjoyable Zin, that was a bit closed at the beginning.

Deep scarlet red, bricky red rim.
Grasped aromas of licorice, burnt tyres, ink, earth and bunch of black berries (black gooseberry, blackthorn). Later opens to show a mix of red and black fruits with roasted cashew, cinnamon, crushed pepper and jams.
Interesting palate. Medium(+) body, sensible tannins, vibrant acidity. Grasp of small forest berries (lingonberry, wild strawberry, cherry, cornel), wooden bark, vanilla croissant.
Lengthy finish mirroring palate.
Paired tender yet spicy pork shashlyk.
85/100

Meeting friends outdoors, wine 3. No detailed notes taken (again!).

Juicy and fleshy, enjoyable Zin, that was a bit closed at the beginning.

Deep scarlet red, bricky red rim.
Grasped aromas of licorice, burnt tyres, ink, earth and bunch of black berries (black gooseberry, blackthorn). Later opens to show a mix of red and black fruits with roasted cashew, cinnamon, crushed pepper and jams.
Interesting palate. Medium(+) body, sensible tannins, vibrant acidity. Grasp of small forest berries (lingonberry, wild strawberry, cherry, cornel), wooden bark, vanilla croissant.
Lengthy finish mirroring palate.
Paired tender yet spicy pork shashlyk.
85/100

Sep 27th, 2020