Rombauer Vineyards
California Zinfandel
California, USA
87% of fruit sourced from Sierra Foothills, remainder of fruit from Napa and Lake Counties; about half the fruit is from the family's own vineyards, aged in oak (10% new). Dark Ruby, purple edges with aromas of berry fruits, tangy herb, pepper and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and ripe cherry with black pepper spice, vanilla and earthy sweet herbs. Soft chewy tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, dusty spice and earthy oak. Nice!
87% of fruit sourced from Sierra Foothills, remainder of fruit from Napa and Lake Counties; about half the fruit is from the family's own vineyards, aged in oak (10% new). Dark Ruby, purple edges with aromas of berry fruits, tangy herb, pepper and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and ripe cherry with black pepper spice, vanilla and earthy sweet herbs. Soft chewy tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, dusty spice and earthy oak. Nice!
Jan 21st, 2025Blend of mostly Zinfandel with a nice splash of Petite Sirah, deep Ruby color with aromas of ripe berry fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with notes of licorice, herbs and pepper spice. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and tobacco notes. Nice!
Blend of mostly Zinfandel with a nice splash of Petite Sirah, deep Ruby color with aromas of ripe berry fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with notes of licorice, herbs and pepper spice. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and tobacco notes. Nice!
Dec 22nd, 2024
Pleasant and brambly. Also nicely drier than I expected from this winery, variety and appellation.
Pleasant and brambly. Also nicely drier than I expected from this winery, variety and appellation.
May 10th, 2023Blend of 93% Zinfandel and 7% Petite Sirah, deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits and sweet add spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black plum with licorice, herbs and pepper spice. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit , spice and tobacco notes. Nice!
Blend of 93% Zinfandel and 7% Petite Sirah, deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits and sweet add spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black plum with licorice, herbs and pepper spice. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit , spice and tobacco notes. Nice!
Apr 4th, 2023
jammy, lots of oomph, rich cherry color...I like.
jammy, lots of oomph, rich cherry color...I like.
Mar 14th, 2026Clear, medium ruby in color. On the nose, it's clean with pronounced primary and secondary aromas of blackberries, blueberries, vanilla, pencil shavings, and crayons. On the palate, it's dry, with high acidity, high tannins, high alcohol, full body, and pronounced primary and secondary flavors of plum sauce, blueberries, white pepper, and crushed gravel with a long finish. This wine is intense, complex, and maybe a little too in your face (which is a little off balanced if you don't like that sort of thing). Overall, I would rate this wine as very good.
Clear, medium ruby in color. On the nose, it's clean with pronounced primary and secondary aromas of blackberries, blueberries, vanilla, pencil shavings, and crayons. On the palate, it's dry, with high acidity, high tannins, high alcohol, full body, and pronounced primary and secondary flavors of plum sauce, blueberries, white pepper, and crushed gravel with a long finish. This wine is intense, complex, and maybe a little too in your face (which is a little off balanced if you don't like that sort of thing). Overall, I would rate this wine as very good.
Aug 12th, 2025
POV, you’re a wine lover and improvise just to savor the pairing. No plates: paper is okay. No wine key, plenty of tricks out there. No wine stemware: any glass will do. Cali Zin and Texas Brisket; priceless!
POV, you’re a wine lover and improvise just to savor the pairing. No plates: paper is okay. No wine key, plenty of tricks out there. No wine stemware: any glass will do. Cali Zin and Texas Brisket; priceless!
Jul 20th, 20251/ 2025. Good fruit and tannins. Nice finish.
1/ 2025. Good fruit and tannins. Nice finish.
Jan 13th, 2025
We have had this before; 462 weeks later this stuff is still Stellar
We have had this before; 462 weeks later this stuff is still Stellar
Dec 27th, 2024