Zinfandel
Zinfandel
Michael David Winery 2017 Freakshow Zinfandel
American Red
Ripe red berries, cherry and darker fruit lead into cracked pepper and warm spice. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine tannins shaping the fruit while toasted oak adds savoury depth. A lingering spiced finish keeps the wine lively and composed. The Lodi-grown Zinfandel is full enough for grilled meat yet balanced enough to serve with burgers, barbecue or firm aged cheese.
Smoking Loon Old Vine Zinfandel California
American Red
Blackberry liqueur and brambly fruit accompany tart raspberry, dark plum and cobbler flavours. The medium-bodied palate also carries pepper and pomegranate, with soft tannins. Ten months in American, Hungarian and French oak add coconut and vanilla to the long finish. This dry California red is built around old-vine Zinfandel and is closed with a screw cap.
Long Barn 2016 Zinfandel California
American Red
Raspberry and blueberry aromas accompany roasted fig and blackberry jam. Sweet vanilla oak, molasses and black pepper lead to a silky, round finish. The wine is made from Zinfandel grown in California. Golden-raisin and raspberry notes are also present, together with ripe pomegranate and marjoram. Suggested pairings include spicy barbecue dishes, grilled meats and rustic pizza.
Edmeades 2011 Mendocino Zinfandel
American Red
Pepper, blackberry jam and a savoury bramble-berry note lead a rich, dense red profile. The palate is smooth and round, with sweet fruit and a dry, balanced finish. This Zinfandel comes from Mendocino County, California, and pairs well with grilled meat or chicken. It is presented as a solid introduction to the variety that can be shared widely.
Inniskillin Okanagan 2021 Discovery Series Zinfandel
Canadian Red
Blackberry, mocha, vanilla spice and Black Forest cake define this full-bodied Zinfandel. The palate is juicy and bright, with layered flavour and a lingering finish. The wine was aged for fifteen months in oak barrels. It carries 14.5 percent alcohol and nine grams per litre of sugar. Made in British Columbia, it is classified as BC VQA Okanagan Valley and belongs to the Discovery Series.
Three Sisters Winery 2022 Zinfandel
Canadian Red
Dark plum, blueberry and a light touch of spearmint appear in the aromas. The medium-bodied palate is easy-drinking, with blackberry jam, black cherry and sweet liquorice. The wine is bright and vivacious, with mild tannin. The finish is bold and fruit-driven. The Zinfandel comes from British Columbia's Similkameen Valley and received a bronze medal at the National Wine Awards of Canada.
Marioni Wines 2021 El Rey Red Wine
American Red
Dark fruit and cedar appear in a red blend of Petite Sirah and Zinfandel. The grapes come from old, dry-farmed vines at King Ranch on the Sonoma Coast. Farming is described as organic and sustainable, and the wine is vegan, with no added sulphites. Production is completely natural, with total sulphites below ten milligrams per litre.
Bogle 2019 Old Vine Zinfandel
American Red
Juniper, black pepper and nutmeg accompany cranberry, raspberry, red fruit, marionberry pie and baking spice. The mouthfeel is bold, and the finish is long and refined. Zinfandel comes from head-trained, dry-farmed vines between sixty and eighty years old, which produce small, concentrated grape clusters. The wine matures for ten months in two-year-old American oak and carries fourteen-and-a-half percent alcohol.
Rust Wine Co. 2022 South Rock Vineyard Zinfandel
Canadian Red
Blackberry and pepper shape a bold, jammy profile with smooth texture. The Zinfandel comes from South Rock Vineyard on the Golden Mile Bench in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. This historic twelve-acre site lies at the southern tip of the bench on a gentle east-facing slope, where morning sun and afternoon mountain shade mark the vineyard setting.
The Prisoner Wine Company 2017 Saldo California Zinfandel
American Red
Zinfandel forms eighty-five percent of the blend, with Petite Sirah and Syrah composing the remainder. The wine is deep ruby-black, with licorice, cherry, baking spice and black pepper. Dark cherry, blackberry, dark plum, raspberry, vanilla and chocolate are also present. The palate is dry, rich and smooth, with soft, velvety tannins. Maturation takes place in French and American oak, twenty-five percent new.
Foppiano 2021 Estate Grown Zinfandel Russian River Valley
American Red
Red raspberry, dark fruit jam, cinnamon, clove, ripe plum, black tea and lavender oil form a layered profile. Blueberry, elderberry and cranberry accompany oak spice and baking notes. The blend is eighty-nine percent Zinfandel and eleven percent Barbera. Soft tannins, tangy acidity and a long, mouthwatering finish are also present in this firmly structured red.
Ridge 2017 Three Valleys Sonoma County Red
American Red
Deep garnet colour accompanies fresh raspberry, cherry, barrel spice, clay minerals and mint. Sweet red-berry fruit, lively acidity, supple tannins and a medium body accompany a long finish. The blend is seventy-three percent Zinfandel, fifteen percent Petite Sirah, ten percent Carignane and two percent Grenache. Native primary and malolactic fermentations precede eleven months in American oak, including five percent new barrels.
BACA 2018 Bleachers Rudy’s Vineyard Zinfandel
American Red
Wild game and mushroom are joined by ripe, rich fruit and powerfully built tannins. A crisp, crunchy undercurrent of high-toned red fruit brings brightness, and the finish carries oaky spice. The wine comes from Rudy's Vineyard in Dry Creek Valley and contains fifteen and four-tenths percent alcohol. The fruit is identified as old-vine Zinfandel from Sonoma County.
St. Amant 2022 Marian’s Vineyard Reserve Zinfandel
American Red
Bright, acid-driven red fruit appears with soft tea-like tannins and baking spice from used oak. Earthiness and a leaf-to-stem character sit alongside whole-cluster fermentation. The wine is fermented with native yeast and finished without new oak. The vineyard was planted more than a century ago and is farmed by Mohr-Fry Ranches under LODI RULES certification in Lodi, California.
Michael David Winery 2017 Lust Zinfandel
American Red
Chocolate-covered strawberry, liquorice, vanilla and wood smoke accompany cranberry, cherry brandy and toasted baguette. The flavours are bold, with spice and a lingering finish. This Zinfandel comes from Lodi in California and contains 15.5 percent alcohol. Lodi lies between the San Francisco Bay and Sierra Nevada, with afternoon breezes reaching inland through the Sacramento River Delta.
Michael David Winery 2017 Sloth Zinfandel
American Red
Cherry, fig, vanilla and clove accompany bright cherry fruit, toasted marshmallow and nutmeg. Spice and tannin detail also appear. The blend contains Zinfandel and Petite Sirah from Mendocino County. Fruit comes from the Larramendy vineyard, planted in the 1950s on gravelly loam, and the wine matures for sixteen months in new French and American oak.
Wilson Foreigner 2018 Del Barba Vineyard Zinfandel
American Red
Red cherry, raspberry and cassis lead, with allspice, black pepper, bramble and dried herbs adding savoury detail. The palate is rich and generous without feeling heavy, its old-vine fruit framed by supple tannins and a fresh, persistent finish. Pair with barbecued ribs, roast pork, grilled sausages or smoky beans.
Great Northern 2018 Zinfandel
Canadian Red
Black currant and cranberry lead an expressive nose, with dried plum at the core and quieter notes of mushroom, pepper spice and coffee. The palate is lively and tangy, carrying black cherry through firm but energetic tannins. Pepper and dark fruit linger into a racy finish, with the generous weight staying well integrated.
Pentage 2017 Hiatus Red
Canadian Red
Ripe cherry, red plum and vanilla lead into black plum, blackcurrant and a gentle savoury note. The palate is medium-bodied and fruit-forward, with soft tannins and balanced acidity keeping the generous blend easy to drink. Petite Sirah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Tempranillo and Syrah bring breadth without heaviness. Serve with burgers, lamb kebabs, chicken mole or smoky grilled vegetables.
St. Amant 2021 Mohr-Fry Ranch Old Vine Zinfandel
American Red
Red fruit leads the nose, with dried strawberry joined by black coffee, forest floor, black pepper and oak. The palate is full and mouth-coating, carried by integrated acidity and the generous fruit expected from old vines. Cinnamon and clove add sweet spice through the middle, while pepper, oak and red fruit continue into a firm, savoury finish.
Klinker Brick Winery 2019 Old Ghost Old Vine Zinfandel Lodi
American Red
Dark berries and tobacco lead with concentrated depth and a bright line of acidity. Layers of fruit and savoury detail unfold across the palate, supported by medium tannins and a richly textured feel. The structure stays composed through a long finish, making the Zinfandel a natural match for grilled meats, roasted vegetables or charcuterie.
Beran 2017 Sonoma County Zinfandel
American Red
Fresh blueberry and raspberry meet dark chocolate and a measured touch of vanilla oak. The palate is rich yet elegant, layering red and black berries with clove and black pepper. A firm seam of black cherry, toast and espresso adds structure, while polished tannins carry the fruit into a long, generous finish.
BACA 2018 Double Dutch Dusi Vineyard Zinfandel Paso Robles
American Red
Roasted blueberry and blackcurrant open over wet stone, dust and a restrained pinch of thyme. The palate is rich and velvety, with black cherry, cassis and liquorice moving through a broad, polished texture. Wild herbs and prairie grass bring savoury contrast, carrying the ripe fruit into a smooth, persistent and quietly energetic finish.
Michael David Winery 2017 Earthquake Zinfandel Lodi
American Red
Pepper spice and baked cherry pie open this rich, broad-shouldered red. The palate is jammy and chewy, layering blackberry, black plum and ripe berry fruit with vanilla, herbs, warm cedar and baking spice. Full-bodied and generous, it gathers earthy depth beneath the fruit before finishing with lingering plum, spice and oak warmth.
Carlisle 2020 Zinfandel Sonoma County
American Red
Black cherry and black raspberry lead a bright, deep-garnet profile, joined by char and a brambly savoury edge. The palate is medium to full-bodied, open and smoothly textured, with fresh acidity keeping the generous fruit lively. A persistent finish gathers dark berries, subtle smoke and gently earthy spice into a polished close.
Radio-Coteau 2015 Lemorel Zinfandel Sonoma Coast
American Red
Fresh red fruit leads with blood orange, rose petal, pomegranate and a cooling lift of mint. Racy and supple on the palate, the Zinfandel balances vivid fruit with floral and citrus detail rather than sheer weight. Fine energy carries the wine through a bright, expressive finish with excellent clarity and poise.
Klinker Brick Winery 2019 Old Vine Zinfandel Lodi
American Red
Mulberry and cranberry lead with blood orange, dark fruit and a savoury lift of black pepper. Medium to full-bodied, the Zinfandel feels lighter on its feet than its ripe profile suggests, with ample acidity sharpening the fruit. Citrus brightness and peppery detail carry through the balanced palate into a clean, medium-length finish.
St. Francis 2016 Old Vines Zinfandel Sonoma County
American Red
Red raspberry, wild blackberry and cranberry bring freshness to a ripe, generous fruit profile. Anise, cinnamon and toasted oak add warmth without overwhelming the fruit, while velvet tannins give the palate a smooth, rounded shape. Medium-bodied and balanced, the Zinfandel carries its spice through a long, supple finish.
Rust 2020 Solus
Canadian Red
Dense black cherry and blackberry meet espresso, dark chocolate and toasted cedar in a compact, full-bodied red. Chewy tannins frame the concentrated fruit, while a firm cocoa bitterness keeps the finish savoury and composed. Structured and cellar-worthy, it benefits from air and suits deeply flavoured beef or mushroom dishes.