Sandlands Vineyards

Contra Costa Zinfandel

9.11 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Contra Costa County, San Francisco Bay, 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
Jay Kline

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2024 CCC pours a deep garnet/purple with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of mixed brambles, kirsch, black pepper, licorice and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. A bright, delightfully balanced Zinfandel. Drink now through 2039.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2024 CCC pours a deep garnet/purple with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of mixed brambles, kirsch, black pepper, licorice and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. A bright, delightfully balanced Zinfandel. Drink now through 2039.

Jul 21st, 2026