Four Vines
The Biker Paso Robles Zinfandel
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Bold, oaky, and spicy, goes amazing with red meat! A true delight.
Bold, oaky, and spicy, goes amazing with red meat! A true delight.
3 people found it helpfulAug 26th, 2014
This is Four Vines 2010 biker Zinfandel from Paso Robles! The cork was not perfect and had a 2 cm absorption line. The color was dark purple, almost opaque with a hint of brown like an old world Italian Chianti. The legs are slow, thick, and long. The bouquet is plumb and licorice. This threw me off but as soon as I put it in my mouth...BANG! Smooth as silk, spicy like red pepper, and tongue tingling deliciousness! The initial palate was very boysenberry and almost ripe plumb - the elongated dark purple ones. The finish was long with a blast of red pepper and spice and as the wine maker says, ...a long trail of oak! Absolutely no sourness, no tannic acid, and no sweet restaurant wine finish. I am surprised that I would like a plumb flavored wine, but the bone dry finish makes it a perfect wine. What a different flavor this has. I did not decant it and I Should have. The longer it sits in the glass, the better it tastes. Im moving it from my original 9.3 to a 9.8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have to try this wine! And did I mention its only 25 dollars a bottle?
This is Four Vines 2010 biker Zinfandel from Paso Robles! The cork was not perfect and had a 2 cm absorption line. The color was dark purple, almost opaque with a hint of brown like an old world Italian Chianti. The legs are slow, thick, and long. The bouquet is plumb and licorice. This threw me off but as soon as I put it in my mouth...BANG! Smooth as silk, spicy like red pepper, and tongue tingling deliciousness! The initial palate was very boysenberry and almost ripe plumb - the elongated dark purple ones. The finish was long with a blast of red pepper and spice and as the wine maker says, ...a long trail of oak! Absolutely no sourness, no tannic acid, and no sweet restaurant wine finish. I am surprised that I would like a plumb flavored wine, but the bone dry finish makes it a perfect wine. What a different flavor this has. I did not decant it and I Should have. The longer it sits in the glass, the better it tastes. Im moving it from my original 9.3 to a 9.8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have to try this wine! And did I mention its only 25 dollars a bottle?
Big fruit. Berry. Dirt. Oak. Vanilla. Cloves. Medium tannins and acid.
Big fruit. Berry. Dirt. Oak. Vanilla. Cloves. Medium tannins and acid.
2 people found it helpfulMay 7th, 2015
My go-to Zin. You can literally buy this at Costco, great bang for your buck. I recommend opening 4-5 years +, I am currently drinking my 2009 & 2010 vintages.
My go-to Zin. You can literally buy this at Costco, great bang for your buck. I recommend opening 4-5 years +, I am currently drinking my 2009 & 2010 vintages.
2 people found it helpfulSep 30th, 2014
Fully developed, stewed plum, cinnamon and clove. Medium bodied, garnet hue. Sweet tannins long finish.
Fully developed, stewed plum, cinnamon and clove. Medium bodied, garnet hue. Sweet tannins long finish.
1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2014Holding up so well takes me to the southwest Piñon, sagebrush and mesquite still vibrant red cherry fruit delicious sanguine quality and salty mineral notes yum what a treat
Holding up so well takes me to the southwest Piñon, sagebrush and mesquite still vibrant red cherry fruit delicious sanguine quality and salty mineral notes yum what a treat
Apr 15th, 2016
From last night. Zinfandel with a capital Zed. #wine
From last night. Zinfandel with a capital Zed. #wine
Jul 19th, 2014A real zin. Rich. Bold bodied. Not over the top on %.
A real zin. Rich. Bold bodied. Not over the top on %.
Nov 14th, 2013
Label has some style. And catches the eye. Bit of an aged version of CA Zin, but that can work. Deeper rusty, maroon color than some Paso Robles Zin I’ve had. Smells a bit more herbal and dank than fruity and jammy. Flavors are big, bodacious and brawny. Hints of the blending other reds in the mix. Chewy. Hint of that grape jelly in a campfire flavor of some Zins in the finish. This should pair well with a steak and grilled veggies. It’s a nice, well produced classic. Kinda like the biker on the bottle.
Label has some style. And catches the eye. Bit of an aged version of CA Zin, but that can work. Deeper rusty, maroon color than some Paso Robles Zin I’ve had. Smells a bit more herbal and dank than fruity and jammy. Flavors are big, bodacious and brawny. Hints of the blending other reds in the mix. Chewy. Hint of that grape jelly in a campfire flavor of some Zins in the finish. This should pair well with a steak and grilled veggies. It’s a nice, well produced classic. Kinda like the biker on the bottle.
Apr 20th, 2025