Dark Matter Wines

Dark Matter Zinfandel

9.334 ratings
9.26 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, 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
Nate Rose

Wine Director Specs

8.9

Come on. Watch out for this one. 2011 Cabernet

Come on. Watch out for this one. 2011 Cabernet

Dec 5th, 2014
Greg Giere

From the Mondavi sisters. Howell Mtn Zin- 85 cases produced.

From the Mondavi sisters. Howell Mtn Zin- 85 cases produced.

Nov 10th, 2013
Joe Roth

Delicious.

Delicious.

Mar 18th, 2021
Ryan Mayes

First time having this wine and enjoyed it very much. Thanks for sharing, Angelina!

First time having this wine and enjoyed it very much. Thanks for sharing, Angelina!

Jan 15th, 2018
Thomas Sorbo

Top notch with our ribeyes and littleneck clams with sausage!

Top notch with our ribeyes and littleneck clams with sausage!

Jun 30th, 2017
Thomas Sorbo

2009 with noticeable raisin and dried fruit tones. Excellent fruit. A bit high alcohol but not hot.

2009 with noticeable raisin and dried fruit tones. Excellent fruit. A bit high alcohol but not hot.

Jan 15th, 2017
Blake Leche

Tart strawberries, black fruit, lots of acidity still, great wine!

Tart strawberries, black fruit, lots of acidity still, great wine!

Nov 24th, 2016
George & JJ Seiters

8 year old Zin? Heck yeah.

8 year old Zin? Heck yeah.

Jun 29th, 2016
Felix Huang

Much better than my first bottle almost 5 years ago. Cellar time has rounded the edges. Beautiful bouquet with strawberry and cherry on the nose.

Much better than my first bottle almost 5 years ago. Cellar time has rounded the edges. Beautiful bouquet with strawberry and cherry on the nose.

Apr 1st, 2016
Robert Baxter

2009

Jul 27th, 2015