Venge Vineyards

Signal Fire Calistoga Zinfandel

9.385 ratings
9.312 pro ratings
Calistoga, 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
Eric

As distinctive of an American wine if ever there was one. 15.3% ABV and beautiful. This is what Napa Zin should always aspire to. Thank you Kirk Venge.

As distinctive of an American wine if ever there was one. 15.3% ABV and beautiful. This is what Napa Zin should always aspire to. Thank you Kirk Venge.

Dec 3rd, 2022
Eric

Comes on like rolling thunder, barreling down, spilling gobs of plummy, spicy delicious tasting nuggets of joy.

Comes on like rolling thunder, barreling down, spilling gobs of plummy, spicy delicious tasting nuggets of joy.

May 2nd, 2020
Eric

Yup. It’s Friday. So, Signal Fire it is.

Yup. It’s Friday. So, Signal Fire it is.

Apr 18th, 2020
Eric

2018. Prior notes apply. My favorite Zin.

2018. Prior notes apply. My favorite Zin.

1 person found it helpfulMar 13th, 2021
Katie Miller

Bought at Black Chicken. So good!

Bought at Black Chicken. So good!

1 person found it helpfulSep 5th, 2014
Jennifer Marley

Vibrant fruit, jammy, nicely balanced with coffee and a subtle finish. All star.

Vibrant fruit, jammy, nicely balanced with coffee and a subtle finish. All star.

Oct 6th, 2016
Chris Anton

Nice, young Zin…

Nice, young Zin…

Apr 14th, 2024
Michael Sinowitz

This is definitely on the jammy, high octane side of the zin spectrum but not egregiously so. Touch of heat on the finish along with tannic grip. Fruit aromatics.

This is definitely on the jammy, high octane side of the zin spectrum but not egregiously so. Touch of heat on the finish along with tannic grip. Fruit aromatics.

Jan 18th, 2017
Nick Balcer

Lots of chocolate and blackberry flavor. Smooth throughout.

Lots of chocolate and blackberry flavor. Smooth throughout.

Dec 13th, 2020
Simon Weston

Blackberry nose. Blackberry to taste with a pepper spice and more fruit finish. Smooth and delicious.

Blackberry nose. Blackberry to taste with a pepper spice and more fruit finish. Smooth and delicious.

Nov 9th, 2020