Gamba

Gamba Estate Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel

9.285 ratings
9.115 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
Eric

I love Sonoma Zinfandel and this Russian River one is a favorite. A beautiful and unusual strawberry flavor, pretty hot and cools off after an hour. Perfect when you’re in the right mood.

I love Sonoma Zinfandel and this Russian River one is a favorite. A beautiful and unusual strawberry flavor, pretty hot and cools off after an hour. Perfect when you’re in the right mood.

Sep 12th, 2020
Eric

Bright spicy notes. Medium finish.

Bright spicy notes. Medium finish.

May 13th, 2020
Evelyn Ignatow

Owner, Hyde Park Gourmet Food & Wine

9.2

Beautiful Zinfandel from the 2010 vintage.

Beautiful Zinfandel from the 2010 vintage.

Aug 15th, 2018
Jack Russell

Owner/Vineyardist Trolley Line Vineyards

9.2

Good for a hot summer night and it’s not even summer

Good for a hot summer night and it’s not even summer

May 30th, 2018
Ryan Smith

A big, deep purple zin with loam, dark cherries. Can definitely taste the dry farmed concentrated fruit.

A big, deep purple zin with loam, dark cherries. Can definitely taste the dry farmed concentrated fruit.

2 people found it helpfulJan 9th, 2015
Eric

One of the best Zins to my taste. Improving every year. 2013 is outstanding!!

One of the best Zins to my taste. Improving every year. 2013 is outstanding!!

1 person found it helpfulMay 15th, 2016
Jeff Denes

Truly delicious and a great value! I don't throw out 9.0 ratings much, but this one deserves it.

Truly delicious and a great value! I don't throw out 9.0 ratings much, but this one deserves it.

1 person found it helpfulMar 12th, 2016
James Re

Dark cherries, blackberries, light oak, spicy tannins with balanced acidity. Nothing complex but very nice for what it is.

Dark cherries, blackberries, light oak, spicy tannins with balanced acidity. Nothing complex but very nice for what it is.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2016
Jace Frenzy

Blackberry, blueberry, dark cherry on the nose. Jammy and brambly with spice and a hint of tobacco and oak. The palate is rich with will balanced dark fruit, raisin, black cherry and spice. Medium body. Moderate acid and tannins. The finish is medium and accents with ripe fruit and oak.

Blackberry, blueberry, dark cherry on the nose. Jammy and brambly with spice and a hint of tobacco and oak. The palate is rich with will balanced dark fruit, raisin, black cherry and spice. Medium body. Moderate acid and tannins. The finish is medium and accents with ripe fruit and oak.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2016
Eric Hwang

Holy cow, this was good. Liquid blackberry pie with loads of balanced structure. I wouldn't have guessed it was 9 years old.

Holy cow, this was good. Liquid blackberry pie with loads of balanced structure. I wouldn't have guessed it was 9 years old.

1 person found it helpfulJul 27th, 2014