V. Sattui Winery

Black Sears Vineyard Zinfandel

9.242 ratings
8.21 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, 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
Kipling Thacker

With college friends 4/18/14. Full bodied zin.

With college friends 4/18/14. Full bodied zin.

1 person found it helpfulJul 16th, 2014
Zane Fralick

Production Terra D'Oro Winery

8.2

Berry and jam notes, minerals. Not big fruit like Amador County Zins. Milder and oaky. Currant, mushroom, oregano, plum. Light bodied for a Zin, slightly dry and a small lingering finish. Buttery

Berry and jam notes, minerals. Not big fruit like Amador County Zins. Milder and oaky. Currant, mushroom, oregano, plum. Light bodied for a Zin, slightly dry and a small lingering finish. Buttery

Feb 7th, 2016
Kelsey Robbins Carrow

Good body, very smooth. I enjoyed it!

Good body, very smooth. I enjoyed it!

Apr 22nd, 2024
Andrea Watt

Oak, black pepper, and sandalwood. Dry but rich.

Oak, black pepper, and sandalwood. Dry but rich.

Apr 5th, 2022
Andrea Watt

Sandalwood, black pepper, and oak. Spicy and bold.

Sandalwood, black pepper, and oak. Spicy and bold.

Jun 27th, 2021
Colin Cahoon

A meaty, mulled fruit nose. The palate starts with a rush of American oak and dark fruit, with the fruit building, supported by tobacco, cola, and black tea notes with a hint of licorice. High alcohol, but not off putting. Medium plus tannins and high acid. Matched perfectly with bbq pork ribs.

A meaty, mulled fruit nose. The palate starts with a rush of American oak and dark fruit, with the fruit building, supported by tobacco, cola, and black tea notes with a hint of licorice. High alcohol, but not off putting. Medium plus tannins and high acid. Matched perfectly with bbq pork ribs.

Sep 4th, 2020
Matt Waring

Nice medium bodied Zin with zingy, woodsy cherry notes

Nice medium bodied Zin with zingy, woodsy cherry notes

Dec 14th, 2019
Andrea Watt

Dry sandalwood with hints of pepper and plum. Black cherry on the finish.

Dry sandalwood with hints of pepper and plum. Black cherry on the finish.

Aug 23rd, 2019
Jordan Salmon

Delicious zin from the top of Napa. Dark plum and chocolate with a great mouth feel. Could have kept it cellared for another 5 years, but it was a great pairing for some BBQ.

Delicious zin from the top of Napa. Dark plum and chocolate with a great mouth feel. Could have kept it cellared for another 5 years, but it was a great pairing for some BBQ.

Apr 6th, 2019
Colin Cahoon

Mulled and grilled dark fruit nose with charred fruit notes. Big dark fruit forward on the palate transitioning to molasses and caramel. A medium acid finish with the molasses lingering. It can use decanting to open up. Like most Zins, this wine cries out for a food pairing, and is too fruity for my tastes as a stand-alone sipping red.

Mulled and grilled dark fruit nose with charred fruit notes. Big dark fruit forward on the palate transitioning to molasses and caramel. A medium acid finish with the molasses lingering. It can use decanting to open up. Like most Zins, this wine cries out for a food pairing, and is too fruity for my tastes as a stand-alone sipping red.

May 29th, 2018