Gnarly Head

Limited Release Authentic Black Red Blend

8.8247 ratings
8.71 pro ratings
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
"Odedi"

inky / purple in color with a purple rim.

On the nose, blackberries, figs, oak, vanilla and plums.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, blueberries, figs, spices, sweet cherries, cooked plums and peppercorn.

Full-bodied and fruit forward.

Nice finish with full round tannins and dark chocolates.

This limited release , Authentic black , was a good surprise for me. I did not expect that today. Very enjoyable by itself.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

inky / purple in color with a purple rim.

On the nose, blackberries, figs, oak, vanilla and plums.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, blueberries, figs, spices, sweet cherries, cooked plums and peppercorn.

Full-bodied and fruit forward.

Nice finish with full round tannins and dark chocolates.

This limited release , Authentic black , was a good surprise for me. I did not expect that today. Very enjoyable by itself.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

8 people found it helpfulSep 22nd, 2015
Frank Rotello

My favorite 2 grape blend. Petite sirah and Zinfandel. A good drink for my palette. Full berries and jammy spice on nose. Heavy bodied with red fruits forward and a splash of tartness. Tannins are surprisingly medium for a heavy dry blend. Finished and lingered with a toasty cocoa profile. Good buy for less than $15.

My favorite 2 grape blend. Petite sirah and Zinfandel. A good drink for my palette. Full berries and jammy spice on nose. Heavy bodied with red fruits forward and a splash of tartness. Tannins are surprisingly medium for a heavy dry blend. Finished and lingered with a toasty cocoa profile. Good buy for less than $15.

5 people found it helpfulJun 9th, 2015
Barry King

One of the best 12.99 wines (and at that price in Sausalito, CA, it's an amazing value!!) A big blackberry taste for a Petite Shiraz!!

One of the best 12.99 wines (and at that price in Sausalito, CA, it's an amazing value!!) A big blackberry taste for a Petite Shiraz!!

1 person found it helpfulJun 25th, 2016
Paul Weil

Petit Sirah and Zinfandel combine in a delicious dark Black Wine, full bodied with blackberry and blueberry flavors.

Petit Sirah and Zinfandel combine in a delicious dark Black Wine, full bodied with blackberry and blueberry flavors.

Dec 7th, 2015
Cheri Saez

From my list of favorites

From my list of favorites

Mar 16th, 2019
Paul Brusaschi

Very fruity, strong blackcurrant flavor, probably a bit overpowering for me. Would have liked a stronger tanin finish

Very fruity, strong blackcurrant flavor, probably a bit overpowering for me. Would have liked a stronger tanin finish

Apr 22nd, 2017
Nicole Schilling

Fruity. Delicious.

Fruity. Delicious.

Nov 21st, 2016
Jonathan Ormsby

Sweet deepness. Nice long last. Not much on the nose. I like it.

Sweet deepness. Nice long last. Not much on the nose. I like it.

Oct 31st, 2016
Becky Mowat

If you love rich jammy reds this one delivers! Too sweet for me! I prefer the Gnarley Head Old Vine Zinfandel🍇

If you love rich jammy reds this one delivers! Too sweet for me! I prefer the Gnarley Head Old Vine Zinfandel🍇

Oct 28th, 2016
Holly Hosmer

Dark and bold with flavors of blackberry, plum and chocolate. Very fruity, a touch of spice and low tannins.

Dark and bold with flavors of blackberry, plum and chocolate. Very fruity, a touch of spice and low tannins.

Oct 2nd, 2016