De Loach Vineyards

Saitone Vineyard Olivet Bench Zinfandel

8.920 ratings

8.71 pro ratings

Russian River 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

Laurie Schaefer

8.2

2017 vintage has a strong alcohol fume and bitterish taste.

2017 vintage has a strong alcohol fume and bitterish taste.

Jul 21st, 2021

9.2

Wish I had another few bottles of this to see how much longer it could age. Went wonderfully with our BBQ pork loin. Displayed lighter shade of red and purple, with smell of strawberry, blackberry, hint of varnish (which really was unique), little leather and more. In general, wonderful taste and bottle went too quickly.

Wish I had another few bottles of this to see how much longer it could age. Went wonderfully with our BBQ pork loin. Displayed lighter shade of red and purple, with smell of strawberry, blackberry, hint of varnish (which really was unique), little leather and more. In general, wonderful taste and bottle went too quickly.

Jul 23rd, 2020

8.7

Bottle was leaking.

Bottle was leaking.

May 18th, 2018

8.8

Good Zin with modest pepper on mid palate. Paired with pizza which may not have been best pairing.

Good Zin with modest pepper on mid palate. Paired with pizza which may not have been best pairing.

Sep 2nd, 2017

9.0

Great with blackberry BBQ ribs. Long finish that lets you enjoy the black fruits. Would definitely have again.

Great with blackberry BBQ ribs. Long finish that lets you enjoy the black fruits. Would definitely have again.

Jul 5th, 2016

8.1

Very nice and balanced after you let it breath

Very nice and balanced after you let it breath

May 2nd, 2015

8.7

Nico had this 9 years ago

Nico had this 9 years ago

Feb 19th, 2016

8.9

Lori had this 4 years ago

Lori had this 4 years ago

Mar 2nd, 2021

9.0

Francois had this 4 years ago

Francois had this 4 years ago

Dec 5th, 2020

9.0

Francois had this 4 years ago

Francois had this 4 years ago

Dec 2nd, 2020