Girard Winery

Napa Valley Old Vine Zinfandel

9.040 ratings
9.02 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
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.1

One of several excellent Zins I have recently tasted. Terrific balance, dynamic spiciness and impressive balance, especially in light of the 15% alcohol (which is so integrated as to not be noticeable).

One of several excellent Zins I have recently tasted. Terrific balance, dynamic spiciness and impressive balance, especially in light of the 15% alcohol (which is so integrated as to not be noticeable).

May 25th, 2016
Jusden Aumand

2013 vintage. Nice nose with rich red fruits and fresh oak. Forward wine, jammy with descent complexity. Hides the high alcohol well. Crowd pleaser.

2013 vintage. Nice nose with rich red fruits and fresh oak. Forward wine, jammy with descent complexity. Hides the high alcohol well. Crowd pleaser.

Sep 19th, 2015
Taylor Loy

Strong purple grape (shocking, I know), pretty dry, hints of cinnamon, dates.

Strong purple grape (shocking, I know), pretty dry, hints of cinnamon, dates.

Jul 17th, 2019
Nigel Stuke

Jammy. it's wine. Nothing To be mad about,nothing to write home about neither. Cheers. Slight tabacci on the nose. Peppery for a zin. Long finish. My initial notes fleet me.

Jammy. it's wine. Nothing To be mad about,nothing to write home about neither. Cheers. Slight tabacci on the nose. Peppery for a zin. Long finish. My initial notes fleet me.

Jun 28th, 2017
Andy Tam

Strong long lasting flavor and mellow thru the finish. Rich fruit

Strong long lasting flavor and mellow thru the finish. Rich fruit

May 19th, 2017
Ryan Colthorp

Spicy blueberry... Excellent Zin - not a fruit bomb.

Spicy blueberry... Excellent Zin - not a fruit bomb.

Sep 6th, 2016
Trinity Ishikawa

2013 was a delight with southern food classics.

2013 was a delight with southern food classics.

Jun 9th, 2016
Kent Johnson

Great with pizza.

Great with pizza.

Jun 4th, 2016
Steve Sánchez

Fantastic Napa Zin.... Can't go wrong with Girard!!! Great balance of fruit.

Fantastic Napa Zin.... Can't go wrong with Girard!!! Great balance of fruit.

Mar 12th, 2016
Juan Mendoza

Great everyday wine.

Great everyday wine.

Feb 16th, 2016