Joel Gott Wines

California Zinfandel

8.9107 ratings
8.76 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
Cary Tenenbaum

Not the oak nose I remember from earlier vintages. Still an enjoyable glass of Zin

Not the oak nose I remember from earlier vintages. Still an enjoyable glass of Zin

4 people found it helpfulNov 24th, 2014
David Henry

Always a good choice.

Always a good choice.

3 people found it helpfulNov 2nd, 2014
Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

8.7

2011 vintage - tasted masked in a lineup of 4 Zinfandels - a lighter style - a bit one dimensional IMO

2011 vintage - tasted masked in a lineup of 4 Zinfandels - a lighter style - a bit one dimensional IMO

1 person found it helpfulMar 14th, 2015
Steve Martinelli

Plenty of ripe and underripe fruit. Lacks a little on the nose. Not long lasting on the palate.

Plenty of ripe and underripe fruit. Lacks a little on the nose. Not long lasting on the palate.

Sep 6th, 2016
Ryan Carignan

Surprisingly smooth with a great flavor, can't go wrong for $18!

Surprisingly smooth with a great flavor, can't go wrong for $18!

Oct 17th, 2015
phillip bae

easy drinking wine but little light

easy drinking wine but little light

Oct 12th, 2015
Mike Snyder

Not very full-bodied for a Zin. Was a little disappointed.

Not very full-bodied for a Zin. Was a little disappointed.

Jul 26th, 2015
Sharon Mastri

Smooth!!!!

Smooth!!!!

Jun 7th, 2015
John Keute

Very rich berry flavor. Very nice.

Very rich berry flavor. Very nice.

Apr 26th, 2015
Glenn D

Great nose; cherries on nose & palate. Piney too

Great nose; cherries on nose & palate. Piney too

Dec 25th, 2014