Bucklin

Bambino Old Hill Ranch Zinfandel

9.1104 ratings
9.219 pro ratings
Sonoma 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
Tom Casagrande

From young vines (22 years old) in an otherwise very old vineyard site. It’s very good but, of course, lacks the depth of an old vine blend. Very pure and juicy dark berry fruit on the nose, almost like a sugar-glazed berry cobbler. Gorgeous balance in the mouth. Ripe fruit, no jamminess, spritely acids, and some very very soft tannin underneath. Not complex or especially deep, but well made. Great cookout wine!

From young vines (22 years old) in an otherwise very old vineyard site. It’s very good but, of course, lacks the depth of an old vine blend. Very pure and juicy dark berry fruit on the nose, almost like a sugar-glazed berry cobbler. Gorgeous balance in the mouth. Ripe fruit, no jamminess, spritely acids, and some very very soft tannin underneath. Not complex or especially deep, but well made. Great cookout wine!

Apr 2nd, 2024
Paul Mason

Great as expected from Bucklin but is young and needs time. 90+ now 93 potential in 3-4 years.

Great as expected from Bucklin but is young and needs time. 90+ now 93 potential in 3-4 years.

Jul 2nd, 2023
Paul Mason

Another great field blend from Bucklin, probably the most underrated Zin and field blend producer in California . Wine will only improve in the next 2-5 years.

Another great field blend from Bucklin, probably the most underrated Zin and field blend producer in California . Wine will only improve in the next 2-5 years.

Feb 7th, 2016
Amy Morgan

This is a Zinfandel based on balance and elegance with bright red fruits (red cherries and red plums) with that back slash of white pepper and a touch of earth. Nice bright fruit and not jammy.

This is a Zinfandel based on balance and elegance with bright red fruits (red cherries and red plums) with that back slash of white pepper and a touch of earth. Nice bright fruit and not jammy.

Oct 22nd, 2015
Cyrus Limón

Beatifully balanced Sonoma valley Zinfandel. Strawberry, tar, earth and pepper. 13.3% ABV

Beatifully balanced Sonoma valley Zinfandel. Strawberry, tar, earth and pepper. 13.3% ABV

Apr 19th, 2014
Max Gottesfeld

Boat loads of berries with nice mid level density. Good fruit flavors with balanced acidity.

Boat loads of berries with nice mid level density. Good fruit flavors with balanced acidity.

Feb 9th, 2014
Dennis Hogenkamp

14.1% ABV Young (1998) field blend, patterned after Old Hill Ranch ancient block. Really good. Will, you have produced a great one here!

14.1% ABV Young (1998) field blend, patterned after Old Hill Ranch ancient block. Really good. Will, you have produced a great one here!

Feb 2nd, 2024
Trent V

Date night

Date night

Sep 24th, 2022
Jason Keefer

Great zin based field blend, leather and boysenberry and clove, strong acidity for good aging. Very well balanced!

Great zin based field blend, leather and boysenberry and clove, strong acidity for good aging. Very well balanced!

May 21st, 2022
Brian Tuite

Old reliable!

Old reliable!

Aug 24th, 2016