Venge Vineyards

Scout's Honor Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

9.260 ratings

9.33 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Charbono, Syrah

Lamb, Tomato-Based, Potato, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison, Chicken, Turkey, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Baking Spices

Top Notes For

9.6

This is a big wine. Rich, ripe and intense.. cherries, licorice, slight hint of cured meat. In the mouth it has a lot of pepper, chocolate, ripe fruit and a super long finish. This wine has a surprisingly soft feel with the tannins coming in at the end. Love this wine! 11/9/14

This is a big wine. Rich, ripe and intense.. cherries, licorice, slight hint of cured meat. In the mouth it has a lot of pepper, chocolate, ripe fruit and a super long finish. This wine has a surprisingly soft feel with the tannins coming in at the end. Love this wine! 11/9/14

4 people found it helpfulNov 9th, 2014

9.1

Very good, maybe not as complex as the previous vintage.

Very good, maybe not as complex as the previous vintage.

2 people found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2014

9.0

Rich and spicy. Bright, berry fruit up front a little tannin on the back. Lush, with some creamy notes. Very big and full. The tannin soften after sitting in the glass a while.

Rich and spicy. Bright, berry fruit up front a little tannin on the back. Lush, with some creamy notes. Very big and full. The tannin soften after sitting in the glass a while.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 21st, 2014

Simon Haidamous

8.4

Good zin blend. Matched up with a hill country tasting menu.

Good zin blend. Matched up with a hill country tasting menu.

1 person found it helpfulJan 4th, 2015

Jerry Iervolino

9.4

We love it! Still deciding if we like 2011 better.

We love it! Still deciding if we like 2011 better.

1 person found it helpfulOct 4th, 2014

7.0

Had Ergo Rioja right before this. Such a distinct contrast. The rioja was smooth... This wine bites on every sip

Had Ergo Rioja right before this. Such a distinct contrast. The rioja was smooth... This wine bites on every sip

1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2014

9.2

Nice treat!

Nice treat!

Apr 21st, 2023

9.4

Great balanced blend.

Great balanced blend.

Nov 28th, 2015

9.1

Bold flavour. Just the right fruitiness.

Bold flavour. Just the right fruitiness.

Sep 19th, 2015

9.0

Fruit forward, with nice tannins.. Bit of earthiness.

Fruit forward, with nice tannins.. Bit of earthiness.

Sep 2nd, 2015