Joel Gott Wines

California Zinfandel

8.639 ratings

-no pro ratings

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

8.0

I like Joel Gott Cabs, but this Zin was a disappointment. Too light. Nothing distinctive. Hate to say it because I really like the other Gott wines that I’ve had.

I like Joel Gott Cabs, but this Zin was a disappointment. Too light. Nothing distinctive. Hate to say it because I really like the other Gott wines that I’ve had.

Jun 5th, 2025

8.6

Deep ruby/purple color. Aromas and flavors of cooked black(a bit jammy) and blue berry fruit with notes of baking spices, maple syrup and vanilla. The vanilla is very noticeable on the finish. Velvety tannins and reasonable acidity. Slightly lighter in body than I was expecting.

Deep ruby/purple color. Aromas and flavors of cooked black(a bit jammy) and blue berry fruit with notes of baking spices, maple syrup and vanilla. The vanilla is very noticeable on the finish. Velvety tannins and reasonable acidity. Slightly lighter in body than I was expecting.

Nov 25th, 2023

8.8

Nice zin. Not fantastic but definitely a great daily drinker

Nice zin. Not fantastic but definitely a great daily drinker

Mar 20th, 2023

Lindsay Fitzgerald

7.5

Not enough depth for me

Not enough depth for me

Feb 13th, 2021

8.8

Peppery, great with steak. Medium body red.

Peppery, great with steak. Medium body red.

Jun 20th, 2020

9.0

Peppery raspberry hints ♥️

Peppery raspberry hints ♥️

Sep 1st, 2019

Tree Kilpatrick

7.6

Kinda barn-y on the nose. Cherry. Burnt cherry? Flavor is ripe and jammy. Very berry-Licious. Not enough tannin nor acid to grip me.

Kinda barn-y on the nose. Cherry. Burnt cherry? Flavor is ripe and jammy. Very berry-Licious. Not enough tannin nor acid to grip me.

Mar 14th, 2019

9.0

Nice very drinkable medium bodied wine

Nice very drinkable medium bodied wine

Nov 2nd, 2018

9.2

Very smooth. Not too fruity.

Very smooth. Not too fruity.

Dec 7th, 2017

8.4

Good Zin

Good Zin

Jun 7th, 2017