Franciscan Estate

Oakville Estate Zinfandel

8.910 ratings

-no pro ratings

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

8.8

Wild berries pepper and spice made this one nice. I’m so glad it lasted this long in my cellar.

Wild berries pepper and spice made this one nice. I’m so glad it lasted this long in my cellar.

Dec 6th, 2020

9.1

Found an old one and decanted for an hour. First taste was sour but then it came to life. Great flavors cherry plum. Great with lamb and chocolate. Shazam!

Found an old one and decanted for an hour. First taste was sour but then it came to life. Great flavors cherry plum. Great with lamb and chocolate. Shazam!

Jan 13th, 2019

8.4

Nice 2014 Cab with dark fruit and nice tannins. Medium body Witt good mouth feel And descent finish.

Nice 2014 Cab with dark fruit and nice tannins. Medium body Witt good mouth feel And descent finish.

Jul 7th, 2018

Richard Pietraszko

9.0

Among The best $13 Merlots I've ever had.

Among The best $13 Merlots I've ever had.

May 3rd, 2016

9.1

Decanted for a couple of hours. It seemed a little bitter so I put it back in the bottle and sealed it. The next day, drank the second half and it was perfect. Very berry and plum taste came out. Wow!! Moral of the story, don't give up on an oldie.

Decanted for a couple of hours. It seemed a little bitter so I put it back in the bottle and sealed it. The next day, drank the second half and it was perfect. Very berry and plum taste came out. Wow!! Moral of the story, don't give up on an oldie.

Apr 17th, 2016

8.8

I'm a believer!! It's getting old but quite good after decanting for an hour.

I'm a believer!! It's getting old but quite good after decanting for an hour.

Mar 7th, 2015

Great silky finish!

Great silky finish!

Feb 24th, 2018

9.4

Mary had this 7 years ago

Mary had this 7 years ago

May 14th, 2018

9.0

John had this 9 years ago

John had this 9 years ago

Dec 24th, 2016

8.8

Bobo had this 9 years ago

Bobo had this 9 years ago

Sep 15th, 2016