Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Zinfandel

8.922 ratings
8.73 pro ratings
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
Tom Casagrande

Showing some bottle development but still burly in style. Nose has some elements I associate with Napa Cabs, like an intense gravelly, dusty character, together with more Zinny elements of deep, oozy blackberry fruit. Also a funky humus-like mossy thing that almost veers into grilled asparagus. Quite complex. Big-boned and aggressive in the mouth, with loads of brambly flavors and a drying texture. Needs boisterous food.

Showing some bottle development but still burly in style. Nose has some elements I associate with Napa Cabs, like an intense gravelly, dusty character, together with more Zinny elements of deep, oozy blackberry fruit. Also a funky humus-like mossy thing that almost veers into grilled asparagus. Quite complex. Big-boned and aggressive in the mouth, with loads of brambly flavors and a drying texture. Needs boisterous food.

Feb 16th, 2021
Eric

Not what die hard Zin lovers look for in their Cali Zin’s. Missing the spice box and has instead a rather bland landing on the palate.

Not what die hard Zin lovers look for in their Cali Zin’s. Missing the spice box and has instead a rather bland landing on the palate.

Dec 6th, 2019
Michael Chelus

Black cherry, raspberry preserves, blackberry, currant, spice and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Black cherry, raspberry preserves, blackberry, currant, spice and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Oct 21st, 2019
John Kuhn

Lots of dark fruit. Black licorice cherries and pipe smoke on the nose . Cherry is dominant. Nice peppery notes without being overbearing. Acid and tannins are well balanced and it has a nice finish. A really great wine.

Lots of dark fruit. Black licorice cherries and pipe smoke on the nose . Cherry is dominant. Nice peppery notes without being overbearing. Acid and tannins are well balanced and it has a nice finish. A really great wine.

Sep 28th, 2021
Zach Kouwe

Not a huge Zin fan but this one was scrumptious with steak on a cold Friday night

Not a huge Zin fan but this one was scrumptious with steak on a cold Friday night

Feb 6th, 2021
Byron Hewett

Solid Zin, but missing the next gear.

Solid Zin, but missing the next gear.

Nov 8th, 2020
Skip Smyser

On the patio at Ruperts in McCall for the 4th. City imposed city wide MASK order for all. The Zinfandel is a real morale booster. Lush red fruit with very earthy mid pallet flavors.

On the patio at Ruperts in McCall for the 4th. City imposed city wide MASK order for all. The Zinfandel is a real morale booster. Lush red fruit with very earthy mid pallet flavors.

Jul 3rd, 2020
Ashley Frankie

Rehearsal dinner

Rehearsal dinner

Jun 28th, 2020
Matt Konopka

I get more berry than spice or pepper.

I get more berry than spice or pepper.

May 15th, 2020
Joanne

Low spice , soft tannins, smooth but rich berry taste. 2014

Low spice , soft tannins, smooth but rich berry taste. 2014

May 8th, 2020