Saddleback Cellars

Nils Venge Napa Valley Old Vines Zinfandel

9.32 ratings
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Napa 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
Seth Masterson

I mis-identifed this as a Napa cabernet blend but it's straight zinfandel.
On the nose is vanilla and spice, stewed and dried fruit, a great use of American oak.
There is a wonderful suppleness, elegance on the tongue and a balance of acidity without tannins that clearly distinguishes it from cabernets. I would have never called myself a fan of Zinfandel but if they were all like this one...

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I mis-identifed this as a Napa cabernet blend but it's straight zinfandel.
On the nose is vanilla and spice, stewed and dried fruit, a great use of American oak.
There is a wonderful suppleness, elegance on the tongue and a balance of acidity without tannins that clearly distinguishes it from cabernets. I would have never called myself a fan of Zinfandel but if they were all like this one...

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Jul 12th, 2022
Skip Smyser

They don’t list the Frediani Vineyard Zin and it is outstanding. Big rich and bold.

They don’t list the Frediani Vineyard Zin and it is outstanding. Big rich and bold.

Mar 8th, 2021
Nolan Kido

Nolan had this 4 years ago

Nolan had this 4 years ago

Feb 28th, 2021