Saucelito Canyon

Arroyo Grande Valley Estate Zinfandel

9.124 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Arroyo Grande Valley, Central Coast, 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
Randy Fuller

This deep, ruby red wine has enough black pepper on the nose to prompt a sneeze. There’s a ton of black fruit as well, along with licorice, tobacco and some rustic oak. The palate shows off it’s country side, too, with black and blue berries and an oak treatment that does not go overboard. Tannins are not extremely forceful, but there’s enough structure to make it worth your while to pair it with lean meat dishes or pasta.

This deep, ruby red wine has enough black pepper on the nose to prompt a sneeze. There’s a ton of black fruit as well, along with licorice, tobacco and some rustic oak. The palate shows off it’s country side, too, with black and blue berries and an oak treatment that does not go overboard. Tannins are not extremely forceful, but there’s enough structure to make it worth your while to pair it with lean meat dishes or pasta.

Mar 19th, 2019
Sheri Pattillo

Consulting Sommelier Texas Hill Country

8.8

1997 vintage and still holding up nicely. Great structure. Dried cranberries and blueberries with soy sauce and rose petals.

1997 vintage and still holding up nicely. Great structure. Dried cranberries and blueberries with soy sauce and rose petals.

May 7th, 2015
Teresa S

Can’t tell what’s happening with nose but nice fruit and finish. Not too old.

Can’t tell what’s happening with nose but nice fruit and finish. Not too old.

May 28th, 2019
Andy Hock

Dried blackberry, baking spice. A little tart. Min tannin, time to drink. 2010 in 2019

Dried blackberry, baking spice. A little tart. Min tannin, time to drink. 2010 in 2019

May 28th, 2019
Jordan Puckett

One of my absolute favorite wineries. This wine definitely needs some time to breath before drinking. But after about half an hour it's wonderfully drinkable and quite jammy

One of my absolute favorite wineries. This wine definitely needs some time to breath before drinking. But after about half an hour it's wonderfully drinkable and quite jammy

Nov 8th, 2016
Matthew Regusci

Very good - dry

Very good - dry

Aug 29th, 2015
Rob Feng

Rob had this 6 years ago

Rob had this 6 years ago

May 20th, 2019
Ryan Miller

Ryan had this 6 years ago

Ryan had this 6 years ago

Oct 16th, 2018
Jeremy Endo

Jeremy had this 7 years ago

Jeremy had this 7 years ago

Oct 15th, 2017
Jeff Totoritis

Jeff had this 8 years ago

Jeff had this 8 years ago

Jun 29th, 2016