Peter Franus

Napa Valley Zinfandel

9.029 ratings

8.93 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

9.1

Peter Franus never disappoints. Jam bomb!

Peter Franus never disappoints. Jam bomb!

Mar 10th, 2018

9.5

Smokey and dry!!

Smokey and dry!!

May 21st, 2017

9.2

I'm typically not a big fan of Zinfandel, but this one is balanced and complex, with lots of dark fruit and spice without heading to jammy territory.

I'm typically not a big fan of Zinfandel, but this one is balanced and complex, with lots of dark fruit and spice without heading to jammy territory.

Jan 2nd, 2017

9.1

Wow, what a treat, jammy, smooth tannins, lots of vanilla, oak, so drinkable!

Wow, what a treat, jammy, smooth tannins, lots of vanilla, oak, so drinkable!

Jul 16th, 2016

9.3

Oh such a joy! The stories in these vines and encased in those thick bottles! And that forever scent billowing from the empty glass.

Oh such a joy! The stories in these vines and encased in those thick bottles! And that forever scent billowing from the empty glass.

Jan 21st, 2016

8.7

2012 Brandlin Vineyard. Mt. Veeder. Smooth and well rounded zin.

2012 Brandlin Vineyard. Mt. Veeder. Smooth and well rounded zin.

Oct 25th, 2014

GiGi Bissonnette

8.5

GiGi had this 10 years ago

GiGi had this 10 years ago

Mar 10th, 2015

9.3

John had this 10 years ago

John had this 10 years ago

Jan 15th, 2015

Patrick Blondin Sommelier

8.9

Patrick had this 10 years ago

Patrick had this 10 years ago

Dec 17th, 2014

8.8

Eric had this 7 years ago

Eric had this 7 years ago

Sep 5th, 2017