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Stampede Vineyard Zinfandel

9.14 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Clements Hills, Central 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
Craig Haarmeyer

Part of the whole bunch club.

Part of the whole bunch club.

Aug 29th, 2016
Ryan Sherman

Nice. Zin but not Zin. Touch o'brett maybe

Nice. Zin but not Zin. Touch o'brett maybe

Jun 19th, 2016
Keith Mattrick

2014 vintage. My first from this producer. This is seriously interesting wine. I'd recommend cellar temp (I had it closer to room temp). And the first notes were pretty classic zinfandel fruit with a slight savory bent and elevated tannins. Most lovingly notable is how incredibly balanced the wine is--everything works in harmony. And though I might not have chose to pair it with pozole, it did surprising well. Texturally a masterpiece, flavorful and fruit focused in an interesting moderated way. Worth the splurge.

2014 vintage. My first from this producer. This is seriously interesting wine. I'd recommend cellar temp (I had it closer to room temp). And the first notes were pretty classic zinfandel fruit with a slight savory bent and elevated tannins. Most lovingly notable is how incredibly balanced the wine is--everything works in harmony. And though I might not have chose to pair it with pozole, it did surprising well. Texturally a masterpiece, flavorful and fruit focused in an interesting moderated way. Worth the splurge.

Jan 19th, 2016
Ira Schwartz

A zin that is a partner with food not a combatant. Love the understated boldness.

A zin that is a partner with food not a combatant. Love the understated boldness.

Jun 20th, 2017
Alan Snitow

Alan had this 4 years ago

Alan had this 4 years ago

Oct 31st, 2020