7 Zinfandel Wines That Will Blow Your Mind
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Zinfandel is a bold red wine that is jammy, packed with spice and a medium sweet flavor. Zinfandel grapes are often overlooked when compared to other red wine staples (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot), but are extremely popular in the United States both as White Zinfandel wine (zinfandel mixed with white wine) and Red Zinfandel wines.
Recently found to have originated in Croatia, it made its way to Italy where it became referred to as Primitivo. Eventually, it ended up in the United States where it became a very popular varietal. California is responsible for a majority of Zinfandel wine grapes across the United States, with vines thriving across Sonoma County, Paso Robles, Lodi, and parts of Napa Valley. Check out some of our most popular and highly ranked Zinfandel Wines below!
Rombauer Zinfandel
Notes: Our classic California Zinfandel is dark purple-ruby, with a bright crimson hue. On the nose, concentrated aromas of blackberry and raspberry meld with clove and spice. Lush flavors of raspberry, blackberry jam, plums and vanilla flood the palate, followed by touches of white pepper in the background. Plush and round tannins and great length make for a fresh and enticing finish.
Bogle Old Vines Zinfandel
Notes: With its deeply colored hue and inviting aromas of sweet juniper, fresh herbs, and a touch of bay leaf, this red wine instantly intrigues the senses. The palate is met with a delightful spiciness, featuring notes of black pepper and nutmeg, which beautifully complement the bright berry and plum flavors, as well as jammy raspberry and a hint of tart cranberry.
Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel
Notes: Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel is made using grapes sourced from gnarled 35-80 year old head trained vines. As some of the oldest vines in California, the fruit produced is exceptional, intense and full-flavored. This intrepid Old Vine Zinfandel has a gnarly core of rich, jammy blackberries and mocha flavors with layers of spice and vanilla balanced by complex French and American oak toast.
1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel
Notes: This is a transparent fruit-forward style Zinfandel with juicy red fruit flavors like strawberry, raspberry and black cherry. The wine is plush and soft in the mouth supported by a mouthwatering acidity and warmth of the extra touch of residual alcohol, vanilla, coconut and toffee notes contributed by bourbon barrel aging.
Notes: An expressive burst of aromas of deep dark fruits lead into layered tones of lifted red fruit and a soft, luscious mid-palate. A juicy, vibrant entry with notes of mint, sarsaparilla, and fresh plum is interwoven with supple, textured tannins and acidity on the long, complex finish.
Acclaim: Plump and briary, this is a zesty update on old-school Zin, offering wild berry, underbrush and licorice flavors that build richness and structure on the lively finish. Drink now through 2028. 92/100 - Wine Spectator
Notes: A vibrant ruby red in color, this 2019 Zinfandel opens with aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, subtle notes of spice and a hint of leather. On the palate, perfectly ripe red berry and fruit flavors are accompanied by a balanced structure with firm ripe tannins and a touch of warm spices on a gentle toasty finish.
The Prisoner Wine Company Saldo Zinfandel
Notes: Dark ruby color with bold aromas of black licorice, black pepper, cherry, and baking spice. The entry is rich, full, and scintillating. The palate is mouthwatering and smooth with a hint of chocolate. The finish is voluptuous with soft, velvety tannins.
