Jeff Runquist
Z Massoni Ranch Zinfandel
Amador County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Cloudy, blue black core with thin violet rim. Medium intensity and complexity of aroma - baked rhubarb, buttery pastry, brown sugar, bacon, sweet cigar smoke. Medium plus body, dry, medium plus tart acidity, high alcohol 14.6% throws little heat in the mouth but a slight burn in the throat. Rustic with a medium finish that shows cranberry, raspberry, black pepper with a lingering vanilla extract.
Cloudy, blue black core with thin violet rim. Medium intensity and complexity of aroma - baked rhubarb, buttery pastry, brown sugar, bacon, sweet cigar smoke. Medium plus body, dry, medium plus tart acidity, high alcohol 14.6% throws little heat in the mouth but a slight burn in the throat. Rustic with a medium finish that shows cranberry, raspberry, black pepper with a lingering vanilla extract.
Mar 29th, 2015
Jeff Runquist, the Zorro of winemakers! What a great zin. Not too fruit forward, easy tannins, 14.5%
Jeff Runquist, the Zorro of winemakers! What a great zin. Not too fruit forward, easy tannins, 14.5%
Jun 13th, 2014
Intense ripe blackberry and raspberry.
Intense ripe blackberry and raspberry.
Jan 24th, 2021
Color lighter than most zins. Dry, subtle berry. Did not have typical jammy zin flavor. Not a fan of this wine
Color lighter than most zins. Dry, subtle berry. Did not have typical jammy zin flavor. Not a fan of this wine
Feb 24th, 2020
Bright jam with smoke. Really nice.
Bright jam with smoke. Really nice.
Feb 24th, 2018$22 caramel, vanilla and a little spicy.
$22 caramel, vanilla and a little spicy.
Mar 6th, 2017
One of the smoothest wines with big bold flavors and soft finish
One of the smoothest wines with big bold flavors and soft finish
Feb 20th, 2017I had higher hopes for this one, Ricky! Maybe you should stick with the earth!
I had higher hopes for this one, Ricky! Maybe you should stick with the earth!
Oct 16th, 2016