Brown Estate

Napa Valley Zinfandel

9.261 ratings
8.75 pro ratings
Napa Valley, 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
Chris Albin

Winemaker, Azari Vineyards Winemaker, Corskcrew Wines

9.0

Classic Zin. Fruity and clean.

Classic Zin. Fruity and clean.

Aug 24th, 2025
Tobin Trevarthen

A wow moment.

A wow moment.

Nov 2nd, 2017
Matt Duncan

Licorice, floral nose. Raspberry, RS mid palate. Hot finish with gripping tannins.

Licorice, floral nose. Raspberry, RS mid palate. Hot finish with gripping tannins.

Jun 16th, 2016
Justin Chin

Wow! Held up nicely! Lots of dried berries.

Wow! Held up nicely! Lots of dried berries.

Dec 15th, 2014
Brian London

Owner 4Play Wines

8.8

Great balance, nicely aged

Great balance, nicely aged

Jul 14th, 2013
Tam Chambers

5.26.25: Kenny bday - chocolates-berries - tannins that blend well

5.26.25: Kenny bday - chocolates-berries - tannins that blend well

May 29th, 2025
Tyler Felous

Down the middle. Smooth but lacking any unique punch. Similar in price to Ridge Geyserville, I would buy the Ridge if made to choose

Down the middle. Smooth but lacking any unique punch. Similar in price to Ridge Geyserville, I would buy the Ridge if made to choose

Dec 23rd, 2021
Gabby

Would have scored higher, if not for my lack of preference for zin. Had with Italian dinner for first night in napa. Fruit forward, raisiny , dry

Would have scored higher, if not for my lack of preference for zin. Had with Italian dinner for first night in napa. Fruit forward, raisiny , dry

Nov 28th, 2021
Chelsie Sargent

Thanksgiving 2021

Thanksgiving 2021

Nov 25th, 2021
Celeste Player

2018 Brown Estate Howell Mountain Zin...fire

2018 Brown Estate Howell Mountain Zin...fire

Apr 5th, 2021