Balletto Vineyards

Estate Bottled Zinfandel

8.921 ratings

8.11 pro ratings

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, 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

8.1

Light and approachable bright fruit.

Light and approachable bright fruit.

Feb 27th, 2013

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Interesting vintage. Between pale and medium ruby color. Aromas of raspberry, black currant and smoke. Light, airy, almost Pinot like. Great red fruit, blackberry and black tea on the finish.

Interesting vintage. Between pale and medium ruby color. Aromas of raspberry, black currant and smoke. Light, airy, almost Pinot like. Great red fruit, blackberry and black tea on the finish.

Feb 6th, 2023

9.2

Stunning. Sour cherry notes and sassafras through the roof. Highly recommended at this age

Stunning. Sour cherry notes and sassafras through the roof. Highly recommended at this age

Apr 13th, 2020

Michael Schamis

9.1

Jammy and spicy on the nose with notes of blackberry and plum. Rich and easy on the palate with lots of juiciness. Loads of fruit upfront leads to notes of herbs, earth and spice. The finish is smooth and easy.

Jammy and spicy on the nose with notes of blackberry and plum. Rich and easy on the palate with lots of juiciness. Loads of fruit upfront leads to notes of herbs, earth and spice. The finish is smooth and easy.

Oct 28th, 2015

8.8

Surprisingly light for a Zin!

Surprisingly light for a Zin!

Oct 26th, 2014

8.7

Sunday night relaxation

Sunday night relaxation

Dec 23rd, 2013

8.9

Francois had this a year ago

Francois had this a year ago

Aug 3rd, 2023

8.8

Oliver had this 2 years ago

Oliver had this 2 years ago

Jan 29th, 2023

8.7

Francois had this 3 years ago

Francois had this 3 years ago

Jan 8th, 2022

9.0

Season had this 6 years ago

Season had this 6 years ago

Nov 26th, 2018