Cosentino Winery

Cigar Zin Old Vine California Zinfandel

8.7107 ratings
8.33 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
Jonathan Cristaldi

Writer First We Feast, LA Magazine, SOMM Journal

8.2

I really liked this wine and not just because it has the word "cigar" in it but that did help ;-)

Bright red fruit bordering jam-land and unapologetically so; oak and smoke. Lighter bodied than expected; cocoa notes on the finish.

I really liked this wine and not just because it has the word "cigar" in it but that did help ;-)

Bright red fruit bordering jam-land and unapologetically so; oak and smoke. Lighter bodied than expected; cocoa notes on the finish.

4 people found it helpfulNov 11th, 2014
Wendy Garcia

Spicy, tobacco flavor

Spicy, tobacco flavor

1 person found it helpfulMay 30th, 2015
glenda Macco

Bleh spicy and sweet

Bleh spicy and sweet

1 person found it helpfulJun 13th, 2014
Sofia Horvath

Lighter bodied but still big enough for this Zin fan. Well-balanced. Would buy again.

Lighter bodied but still big enough for this Zin fan. Well-balanced. Would buy again.

Oct 10th, 2015
Theresa Odello

Bought it for $12.99. After decanting, aroma is still mellow but has notes of bittersweet chocolate, thyme, and rosemary. Also an unsweet vintage port. Taste is medium to full body. It's a bit hot. This is why it is a cheap wine: it's hard to nail the flavors that are going on. Good for a cheap wine.

Bought it for $12.99. After decanting, aroma is still mellow but has notes of bittersweet chocolate, thyme, and rosemary. Also an unsweet vintage port. Taste is medium to full body. It's a bit hot. This is why it is a cheap wine: it's hard to nail the flavors that are going on. Good for a cheap wine.

Apr 5th, 2017
Kirk Carlisle

Very pleasing, spicy tobacco flavors, paired with thick juicy grilled ribeye...yum!

Very pleasing, spicy tobacco flavors, paired with thick juicy grilled ribeye...yum!

Dec 3rd, 2016
Angie Albrecht

Classic fave that brings back great memories of hanging out with Chef @David Bland Good times!

Classic fave that brings back great memories of hanging out with Chef @David Bland Good times!

Aug 22nd, 2016
Randy Boss

BevMo $18

BevMo $18

Feb 17th, 2016
Scott Moye-Rowley

I don't smoke but still think this wine is tasty

I don't smoke but still think this wine is tasty

Jan 18th, 2016
Mickey K

Neig, bold, meaty. Leather, tobacco, and dark fruits. Medium to heavy body. High alcohol.

Neig, bold, meaty. Leather, tobacco, and dark fruits. Medium to heavy body. High alcohol.

Dec 24th, 2015