Winemaker Notes
Plum, raspberry jam, and blackberry flavors are supported with solid chalky tannins in this Zinfandel. Sultry cedar and spice accents linger on this captivating, long-finishing wine.
Pair with BBQ ribs and brisket.
Blend: 82% Zinfandel, 17% Petit Sirah, 1% Syrah
Vegan
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Zesty and precise, with lively raspberry and toasty spice flavors than finish on a crisp, refined note.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: Dinner wine and well-balanced Zinfandels are sometimes difficult to find. Fortunately, the 2016 Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Zinfandel is stylish and ready to be paired with a meal. TASTING NOTES: This wine balanced and in control. Its aromas and flavors of ripe berries and earth coupled with its pleasing "claret-like" structure should pair it well with grilled lamb chops. (Tasted: March 17, 2019, San Francisco, CA)
Unapologetically bold, spice-driven and jammy, Zinfandel has secured its title as the darling of California vintners by adapting well to the state's diverse microclimates and landscapes. Born in Croatia, it later made its way to southern Italy where it was named Primitivo. Fortunately, the imperial nursery of Vienna catalogued specimens of the vine, and it later made its way to New England in 1829. Parading the true American spirit, Zinfandel found a new home in California during the Gold Rush of 1849. Somm Secret—California's ancient vines of Zinfandel are those that survived the neglect of Prohibition; today these vines produce the most concentrated, ethereal and complex examples.
A large and diverse appellation within California’s North Coast AVA, Mendocino is home to several smaller sub-regions—most notably the Anderson Valley. This scenic region, with rolling hills covered in redwood forests as well as vineyards, is one of the world’s top producers of certified organically-grown grapes. Due to wide geographical and climatic variation, a vast array of wine styles can be found here.