Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.6
Pretty pink salmon color with some very gentle notes of strawberry and watermelon coming off the nose that contrasts that signature zippy spice that comes in toward the finish of natural wine. Good wine, interesting balance. Probably the least approachable white zin out there, and that is a good thing.
Pretty pink salmon color with some very gentle notes of strawberry and watermelon coming off the nose that contrasts that signature zippy spice that comes in toward the finish of natural wine. Good wine, interesting balance. Probably the least approachable white zin out there, and that is a good thing.
2 people found it helpfulApr 7th, 2014
OK, so first off I rate wines in the context of their genre, not scoring gamay on the same scale as Cabernet. (And by the way, auto-correct just tried to change gamay to Hamas). This is one of the best roses I've ever had, with jolts of sundry red fruit midpalate and at the very end. Vibrant, vivid and f'ing delicious.
OK, so first off I rate wines in the context of their genre, not scoring gamay on the same scale as Cabernet. (And by the way, auto-correct just tried to change gamay to Hamas). This is one of the best roses I've ever had, with jolts of sundry red fruit midpalate and at the very end. Vibrant, vivid and f'ing delicious.
1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2016
A touch of ethyl-acetate? If so this is a case where I can get behind it. This wine's high-toned, quaffable and admirably washed down loads of salty, Southern fare.
A touch of ethyl-acetate? If so this is a case where I can get behind it. This wine's high-toned, quaffable and admirably washed down loads of salty, Southern fare.
1 person found it helpfulJun 26th, 2015
Pretty pink color with appealing mostly wild strawberry aromas complicated with a bit of floral and crush rock aromas. On the palate it's dry, medium-bodied and fresh with strawberry, a bit of sour cherry, and spice flavors. Medium finish. 100% Zinfandel, and most definitely not your Momma's White Zinfandel! 11.5% abv. 2014 vintage
Pretty pink color with appealing mostly wild strawberry aromas complicated with a bit of floral and crush rock aromas. On the palate it's dry, medium-bodied and fresh with strawberry, a bit of sour cherry, and spice flavors. Medium finish. 100% Zinfandel, and most definitely not your Momma's White Zinfandel! 11.5% abv. 2014 vintage
Nov 28th, 2016
America
Jul 3rd, 2016
Fun, super tart and Very fruity. I like 'em tart & fruity, but this one is a bit much
Fun, super tart and Very fruity. I like 'em tart & fruity, but this one is a bit much
Jun 18th, 2016Mason Balistreri
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.3
Zin Rose tast off! Broc's is super intense with an almost salumi like meatines, sour fruits, and immense acidity.
Zin Rose tast off! Broc's is super intense with an almost salumi like meatines, sour fruits, and immense acidity.
Aug 7th, 2015
Thanks, Chris @brocwine for making this deliciousness again!
Thanks, Chris @brocwine for making this deliciousness again!
Jul 27th, 2015
Pretty cool wine. Great zin spice, bright watermelon/ripe peach fruit, maybe a trace amount of residual sugar, with only around 11.5% ABV. Great take on white zin. Would be great with food.
Pretty cool wine. Great zin spice, bright watermelon/ripe peach fruit, maybe a trace amount of residual sugar, with only around 11.5% ABV. Great take on white zin. Would be great with food.
Jun 10th, 2015
Fun wine, very pale and crisp, yet has a tiny smidge of RS.
Fun wine, very pale and crisp, yet has a tiny smidge of RS.
May 3rd, 2015
Sonoma County, California, USA
