Rancho Zabaco

Sonoma Heritage Vines Sonoma County Zinfandel

8.6119 ratings
7.32 pro ratings
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
Jason Rzutkiewicz

Wine Blogger Jason's Wine Blog

Big, bold and hearty. A good winter wine. That said I'm in Tahoe and still need it to get 20 degrees colder.

Big, bold and hearty. A good winter wine. That said I'm in Tahoe and still need it to get 20 degrees colder.

3 people found it helpfulFeb 16th, 2014
Cheryl Green

Enjoyed this. Slightly tannic. Nice spice

Enjoyed this. Slightly tannic. Nice spice

2 people found it helpfulJun 3rd, 2015
Erin Moehlen

Too fruity. Almost tasted as if fruit juice and rubbing alcohol were mixed together. Letting it breath did not help.

Too fruity. Almost tasted as if fruit juice and rubbing alcohol were mixed together. Letting it breath did not help.

2 people found it helpfulSep 13th, 2014
Calvin Barker

A tart, closed wine, with a grapey undertone and a finish that lacks in length but maintains a high level of headiness.

A tart, closed wine, with a grapey undertone and a finish that lacks in length but maintains a high level of headiness.

1 person found it helpfulAug 15th, 2016
Grant

Too tannic and fruity for me. I poured the entire bottle down the drain.

Too tannic and fruity for me. I poured the entire bottle down the drain.

1 person found it helpfulJul 19th, 2016
Thomas Hudson

Such a vibrant fruity flavor that punches you in the mouth. Muhammad Ali is not dead...he was reincarnated into this wine.

Such a vibrant fruity flavor that punches you in the mouth. Muhammad Ali is not dead...he was reincarnated into this wine.

1 person found it helpfulJun 30th, 2016
Julie Adam

Really interesting discovery. Deep red hues. Aroma is both spicy and fruity - vanilla, nutmeg. Very long and round finish. Would be great with dessert like an apple crisp.

Really interesting discovery. Deep red hues. Aroma is both spicy and fruity - vanilla, nutmeg. Very long and round finish. Would be great with dessert like an apple crisp.

1 person found it helpfulApr 21st, 2016
Stefan Dolhain

Dry Creek Valley AVA. Medium deep red. Sweet black fruit in the nose. Round and a bit sweet, with a slight green touch in the finish. 2014 vintage. Abv. 15%.

Dry Creek Valley AVA. Medium deep red. Sweet black fruit in the nose. Round and a bit sweet, with a slight green touch in the finish. 2014 vintage. Abv. 15%.

Oct 23rd, 2016
"Odedi"

What a beautiful bouquet on this wine.

I think I found the Freakshow's younger brother. Tastes like it ,smells like it,and a little cheaper.
Color is red Ruby with brown notes and a white Rim.
On the nose, blueberries, figs, plums, boysenberry, black pepper, chocolate, and spice box.
On the palate, dark berries, chocolate and vanilla, sweet plums, raisins, sweet cherries, peppercorn, oak and black pepper.
Full bodied with a nice mouth feel and good balance.
Medium plus finish with sweet and bold tannins , and some black pepper.
15.3% alcohol by volume with gorgeous,long, fat legs . Great, great wine!

This reminded me of the Freakshow so much that I had to open it and compare the two .
What a night...

What a beautiful bouquet on this wine.

I think I found the Freakshow's younger brother. Tastes like it ,smells like it,and a little cheaper.
Color is red Ruby with brown notes and a white Rim.
On the nose, blueberries, figs, plums, boysenberry, black pepper, chocolate, and spice box.
On the palate, dark berries, chocolate and vanilla, sweet plums, raisins, sweet cherries, peppercorn, oak and black pepper.
Full bodied with a nice mouth feel and good balance.
Medium plus finish with sweet and bold tannins , and some black pepper.
15.3% alcohol by volume with gorgeous,long, fat legs . Great, great wine!

This reminded me of the Freakshow so much that I had to open it and compare the two .
What a night...

Feb 7th, 2015
Noel Brandl

Decanter for several hours and this seemed to be the ticket.

Decanter for several hours and this seemed to be the ticket.

Jan 26th, 2018