Joel Gott Wines

California Zinfandel

8.766 ratings
8.21 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
Kevin Dubois

Paired perfectly with an herbes de Provence crusted pork chop!

Paired perfectly with an herbes de Provence crusted pork chop!

2 people found it helpfulMar 6th, 2016
Josh Dredge

Zinfandel has never been my favourite grape, but this is a well produced example of Napa Zin. Flavourful, plummy, medium bodied

Zinfandel has never been my favourite grape, but this is a well produced example of Napa Zin. Flavourful, plummy, medium bodied

1 person found it helpfulMar 18th, 2018
Barb colbert

Nothing really jumps out at you, but it's very drinkable.

Nothing really jumps out at you, but it's very drinkable.

1 person found it helpfulMar 12th, 2018
J Mc
9.3

Fantastic cab-ish structure but lighter feel

Fantastic cab-ish structure but lighter feel

Dec 16th, 2016
Devin Bostick

Very pleasant with a slight acid but full berry that has sweet and some layering, very drinkable and nice. Light berry smell but comes on strong with tannin and missing finishing layer and smooth finish.

Very pleasant with a slight acid but full berry that has sweet and some layering, very drinkable and nice. Light berry smell but comes on strong with tannin and missing finishing layer and smooth finish.

May 25th, 2016
Benjamin Lehrhoff

Good value. Nice wine for a byo pizza joint.

Good value. Nice wine for a byo pizza joint.

May 22nd, 2016
Anthony Iandoli

Ken this is a solid Zin for the price! And it's great with a Montecristo Habana no DOB pin required

Ken this is a solid Zin for the price! And it's great with a Montecristo Habana no DOB pin required

May 15th, 2016
Jeff Shapiro

Slight oak nose, vanilla, pepper and cherry palate (yet not very dry). Lacks layers and/or depth.

Not a sexy Zin but still very enjoyable.

Slight oak nose, vanilla, pepper and cherry palate (yet not very dry). Lacks layers and/or depth.

Not a sexy Zin but still very enjoyable.

Apr 2nd, 2016
Timothy Ryan

Beautiful rich color

Nose: Bit closed. Earthy and a hint of a blended red fruit jam. Opened up to some vanilla

Palate: Big full body like you would expect from a Cali Zin. Med tannins in the middle tongue. Plum and cloves prominent for me. Felt a bit unbalanced with some astringent qualities/heavy acidity. Nice long pepper finish that stayed with me.

Overall nice table wine probably better with food. This one missed the mark in the wrong ways for me. Certain aspects were outstanding but just felt unstructured! From what I hear the 2014 crop of napa zin is the best yet, will be looking forward to see what they can do next year!

ABV 14.4%

Beautiful rich color

Nose: Bit closed. Earthy and a hint of a blended red fruit jam. Opened up to some vanilla

Palate: Big full body like you would expect from a Cali Zin. Med tannins in the middle tongue. Plum and cloves prominent for me. Felt a bit unbalanced with some astringent qualities/heavy acidity. Nice long pepper finish that stayed with me.

Overall nice table wine probably better with food. This one missed the mark in the wrong ways for me. Certain aspects were outstanding but just felt unstructured! From what I hear the 2014 crop of napa zin is the best yet, will be looking forward to see what they can do next year!

ABV 14.4%

Mar 9th, 2016
Kristen Gardner-Volle

Love Joel Gott but just not a fan of Zins.

Love Joel Gott but just not a fan of Zins.

Feb 21st, 2016