Beran

California Zinfandel

8.8244 ratings
8.517 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
Hayden B. Oothout

Jammy and well rounded. Great wine by itself or with a hearty & flavorful meal. 2013 vintage

Jammy and well rounded. Great wine by itself or with a hearty & flavorful meal. 2013 vintage

Jul 28th, 2018
Christanna Honer

My first words were "this smells like Meiomi"--lo and behold, it's a Copper Cane production! Sweet and clunky. If I had two words for this: "fucking disgusting."

My first words were "this smells like Meiomi"--lo and behold, it's a Copper Cane production! Sweet and clunky. If I had two words for this: "fucking disgusting."

5 people found it helpfulApr 21st, 2015
Manny Canales

Super jammy

Super jammy

3 people found it helpfulOct 11th, 2015
Jim Phillips

Can't speak for the rest of the world, but this wine is tasting absolutely delicious tonight. Nice fruit flavor with a nice black cherry flavor. This is an excellent tasting wine. Go for it and let me know if you disagree!

Can't speak for the rest of the world, but this wine is tasting absolutely delicious tonight. Nice fruit flavor with a nice black cherry flavor. This is an excellent tasting wine. Go for it and let me know if you disagree!

2 people found it helpfulJan 18th, 2016
Matt Sterr

Stewed and jammy, sweet and candied.

Stewed and jammy, sweet and candied.

1 person found it helpfulMar 14th, 2016
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.5

Jammy and sweet

Jammy and sweet

Jun 7th, 2017
Matt Sterr

A little better than the previous bottle I had. Still not my favorite style, but serviceable in its price point.

A little better than the previous bottle I had. Still not my favorite style, but serviceable in its price point.

Mar 7th, 2017
"Odedi"

Deep ruby in color with a ruby rim.
Light nose of blackberries, figs, smoke, acetone, licorice and vanilla. Not very inviting.

Big and full bodied with medium plus acidity and long legs.

Dry and tart on the palate with blackberries, red currants, plums, cherries, chocolates, smoke, licorice, oak, vanilla and black pepper.

Long finish with medium tannins and tart cherries.

A nice Zinfandel from California. The wine maker is Joe Wagner (Caymus).
Enjoyable by itself, but better with food. A bit tart for my taste, but it does have an interesting kick to it.
I Didn't like the nose, but the palate was enjoyable. I would give it some more bottle time to balance itself out.

Aged for 12 months in American and French Oak barrels.

15.1% alcohol by volume.

Deep ruby in color with a ruby rim.
Light nose of blackberries, figs, smoke, acetone, licorice and vanilla. Not very inviting.

Big and full bodied with medium plus acidity and long legs.

Dry and tart on the palate with blackberries, red currants, plums, cherries, chocolates, smoke, licorice, oak, vanilla and black pepper.

Long finish with medium tannins and tart cherries.

A nice Zinfandel from California. The wine maker is Joe Wagner (Caymus).
Enjoyable by itself, but better with food. A bit tart for my taste, but it does have an interesting kick to it.
I Didn't like the nose, but the palate was enjoyable. I would give it some more bottle time to balance itself out.

Aged for 12 months in American and French Oak barrels.

15.1% alcohol by volume.

Oct 4th, 2016
Matt Sterr

Bramble and dust on a medium-weight Zin.

Bramble and dust on a medium-weight Zin.

Nov 4th, 2015
Justin Colby

Brickish, juicy, mature ripe fruit. Boozy. Makes ya feel good! Decanted 30 mins and enjoyed.

Brickish, juicy, mature ripe fruit. Boozy. Makes ya feel good! Decanted 30 mins and enjoyed.

Jan 10th, 2021