Russian River Vineyards

Chester's Russian River Valley Zinfandel

8.817 ratings
7.01 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
Stephanie Losee

Cooked. Tastes like Port.

Cooked. Tastes like Port.

Mar 11th, 2015
Jeremy.Buss

Had many bottles of this RRV Zin and seems to keep getting better. One mistake was not letting it sit but will fix that with future bottles. Strong dark berry (blackberry), black and green pepper, spice mix, and more make this something that accentuates a dry rub for BBQ while also being an enjoyable sipping wine as well.

Had many bottles of this RRV Zin and seems to keep getting better. One mistake was not letting it sit but will fix that with future bottles. Strong dark berry (blackberry), black and green pepper, spice mix, and more make this something that accentuates a dry rub for BBQ while also being an enjoyable sipping wine as well.

May 23rd, 2021
Jeremy.Buss

Had with BBQ ribs. Sometimes strong fruit on the nose and palate just fits. Modest chalk flavor in mid palate, very slight spice, and smooth.

Had with BBQ ribs. Sometimes strong fruit on the nose and palate just fits. Modest chalk flavor in mid palate, very slight spice, and smooth.

Aug 30th, 2020
Jeremy Buss

Would normally go a bit higher with this but struggling to see if this is at a point where it should age more or too old. After decanting almost an hour it started to reveal more flavors that had more earth tones, different from the strong berry flavors I have typically seen.

Would normally go a bit higher with this but struggling to see if this is at a point where it should age more or too old. After decanting almost an hour it started to reveal more flavors that had more earth tones, different from the strong berry flavors I have typically seen.

Nov 26th, 2018
A m O
8.6

2014

2014

Jun 11th, 2016
Jeremy Buss

Another great RRV wine. Berry on the nose (hint of strawberry along with black berries), modest peppery mixed into the mid palate to finish, and just got better as the night wore on. A Zin is not my typical "sipping" wine but this went well with bbq pork and just watching a movie.

Another great RRV wine. Berry on the nose (hint of strawberry along with black berries), modest peppery mixed into the mid palate to finish, and just got better as the night wore on. A Zin is not my typical "sipping" wine but this went well with bbq pork and just watching a movie.

Oct 30th, 2015
Philip Mallory

Lovely vineyard and the wine is pretty good

Lovely vineyard and the wine is pretty good

Jul 5th, 2015
laura brewer

Really enjoy the 2013--great spice and fruit.

Really enjoy the 2013--great spice and fruit.

May 29th, 2015
Jeremy Buss

Blackberry, pepper, bit lighter than some other Zins. Good but also a bit young still.

Blackberry, pepper, bit lighter than some other Zins. Good but also a bit young still.

Jan 31st, 2015
John Ghigliazza

Peppery with a smooth finish.

Peppery with a smooth finish.

Sep 27th, 2014