Tobin James

Ballistic Paso Robles Zinfandel

8.8162 ratings
8.612 pro ratings
Paso Robles, 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
Hayden B. Oothout

I really like this winery. This wine is entry level but I enjoy the mantra of the winery. This zin is very fruit forward and jammy. Very good everyday drinking zin. Considering joining their wine club

I really like this winery. This wine is entry level but I enjoy the mantra of the winery. This zin is very fruit forward and jammy. Very good everyday drinking zin. Considering joining their wine club

Jan 27th, 2019
Joseph LaPanna

Nice inky purple color, intense aromas of ripe plum and cranberry with hints of sage. Medium acidity, bright ripe fruit and savory herbs on the mid pallet. Finish is medium in length with smoke and cracked black pepper. Great value!

Nice inky purple color, intense aromas of ripe plum and cranberry with hints of sage. Medium acidity, bright ripe fruit and savory herbs on the mid pallet. Finish is medium in length with smoke and cracked black pepper. Great value!

Sep 7th, 2017
Lori Mike

Pours currant in color. ON THE NOSE: leather, raspberry jam and cracked black pepper and clove. ON THE PALATE: ripe dark fruit with a hint of raisin. There is an acidity in the finish that is not quite balanced with the fruit. Medium body and light(+) finish. The fruit leaves early and the acidity lingers.

Pours currant in color. ON THE NOSE: leather, raspberry jam and cracked black pepper and clove. ON THE PALATE: ripe dark fruit with a hint of raisin. There is an acidity in the finish that is not quite balanced with the fruit. Medium body and light(+) finish. The fruit leaves early and the acidity lingers.

1 person found it helpfulMar 5th, 2016
Rufus T Firefly

Too jammy/fruity for my taste with too little bite, but decent

Too jammy/fruity for my taste with too little bite, but decent

1 person found it helpfulApr 8th, 2015
Mike Guadagnino

Great casual wine - fruity - light pepper for a Zin

Great casual wine - fruity - light pepper for a Zin

1 person found it helpfulMar 26th, 2015
Boris Mathiszik

Very drinkable Zin, smooth and nice fruit. Good for a very lazy Sunday.

Very drinkable Zin, smooth and nice fruit. Good for a very lazy Sunday.

Sep 21st, 2015
Eric Hwang

Tasted blind and thought it was a Pinot. Big bold red fruit with moderate acidity. Light color and acidity threw me. Very un-Zin-like.

Tasted blind and thought it was a Pinot. Big bold red fruit with moderate acidity. Light color and acidity threw me. Very un-Zin-like.

Jun 12th, 2015
Corey Zamora, CSW

Pretty textbook zin. Blackberry, overripe raspberry and blueberry. High alcohol

Pretty textbook zin. Blackberry, overripe raspberry and blueberry. High alcohol

Feb 9th, 2015
Mark Salinas

Owner World and Wine Getaways

9.1

Dark red in color. A bit of spice on the nose, but mostly fruity. Peppery as expected for a Zin on the palette. A lingering finish is present, but not too long. A good solid Zin to represent the Paso Robles Wine Region.

Dark red in color. A bit of spice on the nose, but mostly fruity. Peppery as expected for a Zin on the palette. A lingering finish is present, but not too long. A good solid Zin to represent the Paso Robles Wine Region.

Feb 1st, 2015
Lori Mike

Red color. Light in color for a Zinfandel. Ripe raisins and black pepper on the nose. Ripe fruit, jam in the taste. Not hot at all for the 15.2 alcohol. Not a bad Zin for $18.

Red color. Light in color for a Zinfandel. Ripe raisins and black pepper on the nose. Ripe fruit, jam in the taste. Not hot at all for the 15.2 alcohol. Not a bad Zin for $18.

Jan 16th, 2015