Navarro Vineyards

Mendocino Zinfandel

8.913 ratings
8.72 pro ratings
Mendocino, North Coast, 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
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Stephen Carney

Stephen had this 10 years ago

Stephen had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulNov 21st, 2014
Jason Rzutkiewicz

Wine Blogger Jason's Wine Blog

8.5

Tend to like to let my Navarro Zin's mellow a number of years (opened '04 recently) to better match my palate. That said, this was nice. Spiced without being jammy but at this point more weight from fruit than I like. Strictly a personal preference.

Tend to like to let my Navarro Zin's mellow a number of years (opened '04 recently) to better match my palate. That said, this was nice. Spiced without being jammy but at this point more weight from fruit than I like. Strictly a personal preference.

Feb 8th, 2015
Michael Amoruso

Needs to open up. Black cooked fruits without being overdone.

Needs to open up. Black cooked fruits without being overdone.

Mar 7th, 2017
Bill E
8.9

Nice color and aromatic nose. Lovely berry fruit and soft tannins. Acid nicely balanced.

Nice color and aromatic nose. Lovely berry fruit and soft tannins. Acid nicely balanced.

Oct 4th, 2016
Demitrius Handelih

An approachable and balanced Zinfandel with fresh acidity and enjoyable mid-palate finish with well controlled peppery notes. Black currant, black cherry, and a hint of blueberry made this wine a welcome late evening sipper.

An approachable and balanced Zinfandel with fresh acidity and enjoyable mid-palate finish with well controlled peppery notes. Black currant, black cherry, and a hint of blueberry made this wine a welcome late evening sipper.

Nov 1st, 2015
Kellie Jordan

Great Zinfandel. Full bodied and crisp.

Great Zinfandel. Full bodied and crisp.

Oct 29th, 2015
Rebecca Flyckt

I will buy this again- great red wine for basic use

I will buy this again- great red wine for basic use

Sep 20th, 2015
Rebecca Janjic

Drank this with a recipe called pan fried ham with vegetable and egg (not the best description) but an unbelievable pairing. Can't wait to eat and drink together again

Drank this with a recipe called pan fried ham with vegetable and egg (not the best description) but an unbelievable pairing. Can't wait to eat and drink together again

Feb 27th, 2015
Brad Silicani

Brad had this 9 years ago

Brad had this 9 years ago

Jun 10th, 2015
David Klotz

David had this 10 years ago

David had this 10 years ago

May 11th, 2015