Beekeeper Cellars

Madrone Spring Zinfandel

9.39 ratings
8.91 pro ratings
Rockpile, Sonoma County, 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
Jody Scharf

Jammy, aging nicely, not sure when peak is but feels close.

Jammy, aging nicely, not sure when peak is but feels close.

Mar 29th, 2024
Jody Scharf

Salivating, Babbalooey says give me more of that shizz

Salivating, Babbalooey says give me more of that shizz

Oct 26th, 2019
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9.1

Very good zin, esp. with a little bit of air. I’ve liked every bottle of Beekeeper Zinfandel I’ve had. Wish they were less expensive.

Very good zin, esp. with a little bit of air. I’ve liked every bottle of Beekeeper Zinfandel I’ve had. Wish they were less expensive.

Oct 22nd, 2018
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9.1

Dark, rich mountain blackberry at the fore, with a cool hint of mint leaf and berry stem on the back end. This is a fairly big zin, but doesn’t come across as overtly sweet or jammy and the 15.4% ABV isn’t obvious. Well made and very enjoyable.

Dark, rich mountain blackberry at the fore, with a cool hint of mint leaf and berry stem on the back end. This is a fairly big zin, but doesn’t come across as overtly sweet or jammy and the 15.4% ABV isn’t obvious. Well made and very enjoyable.

Dec 19th, 2017
Paul H
9.2

First time trying this wine. It will not be the last time. Super enjoyable drinking wine.

First time trying this wine. It will not be the last time. Super enjoyable drinking wine.

Feb 15th, 2017
Jody Scharf

Rich, jammy, dark, delicious,
Dark chocolate, black cherries. So good. Mouthful of delight. This is how I like my wine. Kudos to Beekeeper! Had this wine in Bedminster at Trattoria Mediterranea. Great food

Rich, jammy, dark, delicious,
Dark chocolate, black cherries. So good. Mouthful of delight. This is how I like my wine. Kudos to Beekeeper! Had this wine in Bedminster at Trattoria Mediterranea. Great food

Oct 23rd, 2016
Wine Weirdos

Improved with an hour decant. Quality of fruit here is evident. Even small sips explode with power and density. There's a fine herbal quality that's particularly splendid.

Improved with an hour decant. Quality of fruit here is evident. Even small sips explode with power and density. There's a fine herbal quality that's particularly splendid.

Jul 10th, 2016
Chris Scott

2013 early tasting. Amazing. Great acid, balanced. My favorite vintage. Buy this wine.

2013 early tasting. Amazing. Great acid, balanced. My favorite vintage. Buy this wine.

Sep 5th, 2015
Lars Ryssdal

General Manager Ackerman Family Vineyards

8.9

Lars had this 8 years ago

Lars had this 8 years ago

Mar 2nd, 2016