Vigilance

Cimarron Lake County Red Blend

8.8245 ratings
9.113 pro ratings
Lake County, North Coast, California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Sharon B

A nice blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Medium bodied with tastes of cherry pie and pepper. Went well with my pasta dish.

A nice blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Medium bodied with tastes of cherry pie and pepper. Went well with my pasta dish.

Nov 17th, 2018
Sue Mohle

A great bargain with red fruits and a hint of smoke

A great bargain with red fruits and a hint of smoke

3 people found it helpfulDec 12th, 2014
Liz Weidner

Dry, notes of blackberries and currents. Very delicious!

Dry, notes of blackberries and currents. Very delicious!

2 people found it helpfulDec 25th, 2014
Erik Kubecka

Not a bad Friday pizza night blend... A little strong on the palette...does the trick

Not a bad Friday pizza night blend... A little strong on the palette...does the trick

1 person found it helpfulAug 22nd, 2015
Julie (WineSnobVA)

Smooth blend though a bit more tart than expected. Needs to breathe a bit for the flavors to open up.

Smooth blend though a bit more tart than expected. Needs to breathe a bit for the flavors to open up.

1 person found it helpfulDec 22nd, 2014
Jack Russell

Owner/Vineyardist Trolley Line Vineyards

9.0

A great blend 😊

A great blend 😊

Apr 13th, 2016
Matt Sterr

Zin, Merlot, PS. 13 mos. in French and American Oak. Smoke and bramble.

Zin, Merlot, PS. 13 mos. in French and American Oak. Smoke and bramble.

Oct 22nd, 2015
Ed Matthews

This wine exhibits a high toned fruity Zinfandel nose. The attack is of sweet fruit without a lot of acid and some very very fine tannins hanging around behind the very plummy fruit. After the fruit is finished the tannins keep on creeping in and building and building. The end result is a fairly tannic wine.

This wine exhibits a high toned fruity Zinfandel nose. The attack is of sweet fruit without a lot of acid and some very very fine tannins hanging around behind the very plummy fruit. After the fruit is finished the tannins keep on creeping in and building and building. The end result is a fairly tannic wine.

Sep 2nd, 2014
Tree Kilpatrick

Label has law badge and critter label style in one. Like the deep purple color. It matches the deep purple wine. Also says “sustainably farmed”. Cool. Smells like blackberry patch in the sun and masking tape. Flavors are on the fruit bombed side of things. Dense berry flavors. Hint of oak. (Vanilla and pumpkin pie spice). There is a hint of molasses too. Maybe licorice too. Panda licorice. The red one. It’s just a bit too CA ripe for balance though. Think the Shannon Family Petite Sirah is cut from similar cloth. Low investment of under $6 at Grocery Outlet though.

Label has law badge and critter label style in one. Like the deep purple color. It matches the deep purple wine. Also says “sustainably farmed”. Cool. Smells like blackberry patch in the sun and masking tape. Flavors are on the fruit bombed side of things. Dense berry flavors. Hint of oak. (Vanilla and pumpkin pie spice). There is a hint of molasses too. Maybe licorice too. Panda licorice. The red one. It’s just a bit too CA ripe for balance though. Think the Shannon Family Petite Sirah is cut from similar cloth. Low investment of under $6 at Grocery Outlet though.

Apr 27th, 2026
Brittany Leamon

Some fruit on the nose, but it is not overpowering on the palate. Very drinkable. Something is distinctly savory on the back of the tongues. Peppery finish. Medium body. Yummy.

Some fruit on the nose, but it is not overpowering on the palate. Very drinkable. Something is distinctly savory on the back of the tongues. Peppery finish. Medium body. Yummy.

Dec 29th, 2019