Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.6
Koolaid all over. Fruit pinch notes with a tiny bit of smoke. Juicy enough to be approachble but a but one note from me. Ill give it some points for not being oaked to death.
Koolaid all over. Fruit pinch notes with a tiny bit of smoke. Juicy enough to be approachble but a but one note from me. Ill give it some points for not being oaked to death.
Feb 6th, 2015
A little sweet for my taste
A little sweet for my taste
Jun 23rd, 2016
Smooth and mildly fruity, not all that spicy compared to what I'm used to; but paired well with our Cajun Shrimp and Kale Salad, Kalamata olives and drunken goat cheese. There definitely is a smokey finish. There are better red zins out there (i.e. Saldo) but for $9.99, it's an easy buy.
Smooth and mildly fruity, not all that spicy compared to what I'm used to; but paired well with our Cajun Shrimp and Kale Salad, Kalamata olives and drunken goat cheese. There definitely is a smokey finish. There are better red zins out there (i.e. Saldo) but for $9.99, it's an easy buy.
May 7th, 2016
Alcoholized water...
Mar 5th, 2016
Kinda sweet!
Jul 30th, 2015
Very good cheaper fruity Zin!
Very good cheaper fruity Zin!
Jul 26th, 2015
I didn't think it was that bad, but what do I know about wine? More importantly, Suzanne hated it.
I didn't think it was that bad, but what do I know about wine? More importantly, Suzanne hated it.
May 2nd, 2015
If you buy it to cook with for a couple bucks, awesome. If you buy it for anything else, you're gonna be bummed out. Too fruity and sweet for a Zinfandel.
If you buy it to cook with for a couple bucks, awesome. If you buy it for anything else, you're gonna be bummed out. Too fruity and sweet for a Zinfandel.
Jan 21st, 2015
Smoky, deep, finishes clean no lingering, right price, 2 in and feeling cuddly
Smoky, deep, finishes clean no lingering, right price, 2 in and feeling cuddly
Dec 24th, 2014
Mild for a California Zin, but still full bodied. High alcohol. Not a lot of notes, slight berries and chocolate. Overall pretty good, not outstanding.
Mild for a California Zin, but still full bodied. High alcohol. Not a lot of notes, slight berries and chocolate. Overall pretty good, not outstanding.
Oct 23rd, 2014
California, USA
