Balletto Vineyards

Russian River Valley Zinfandel

9.129 ratings
8.93 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
Brian Tuite

Not a Turley but a decent back-up.

Not a Turley but a decent back-up.

1 person found it helpfulJul 24th, 2015
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.0

Elegant as Zin can be. Luxurious and silky smooth. Rose petals, ripe strawberry jam, and hints of clove. A classic name in wine, and a staple across the country. Enjoy!

Elegant as Zin can be. Luxurious and silky smooth. Rose petals, ripe strawberry jam, and hints of clove. A classic name in wine, and a staple across the country. Enjoy!

May 19th, 2017
Mary Wilson

Perfectly delish!

Perfectly delish!

Sep 7th, 2021
David Burton

Fruity but drier than many Sonoma zinfandels with smooth tannins at the finish

Fruity but drier than many Sonoma zinfandels with smooth tannins at the finish

Jul 15th, 2017
jessandjustinboike@gmail.com

Yummy - fruit forward without dry finish. Great with holiday dinner!

Yummy - fruit forward without dry finish. Great with holiday dinner!

Dec 20th, 2015
Rocky Fagioli

Great Zin qualities slight fruit forward not jammy

Great Zin qualities slight fruit forward not jammy

Sep 20th, 2015
John Ghigliazza

Decanted this bottle and have been enjoying for the last couple of hours while watching football.

Decanted this bottle and have been enjoying for the last couple of hours while watching football.

Oct 27th, 2014
Nathaniel William

About to open a great bottle of wine!

About to open a great bottle of wine!

Aug 5th, 2014
Tara Miller

Incredible wine! Had it at the Cliff House with Kevin.

Incredible wine! Had it at the Cliff House with Kevin.

Jun 5th, 2013
John Berghoff

John had this 9 years ago

John had this 9 years ago

Aug 6th, 2015