Seghesio Family Vineyards

Sonoma County Zinfandel

8.9242 ratings
8.615 pro ratings
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
Matt Sterr

I can see why this was given a huge score by a certain publication. Not really my style as much, this tastes like a wine that could have been made by Dave Phinney or Charles Smith. Fruit forward with a polished mouthfeel and some darker flavors too. Definitely a very good value for the $$.

I can see why this was given a huge score by a certain publication. Not really my style as much, this tastes like a wine that could have been made by Dave Phinney or Charles Smith. Fruit forward with a polished mouthfeel and some darker flavors too. Definitely a very good value for the $$.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2016
Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

8.8

Still young yet promising, building on a consistent success of previous vintages, this is a solid classic and relatively elegant Zin. The color is almost black, the nose is lightly ripe with plums, black cherries, and the classical spicy notes of cinnamon, cloves and licorice. Body is medium full, with firm tannins that round up quickly and a light acidity to support this fruity flattering creation. Pleasant finish. My score 88, drink to 2021 perhaps longer

Still young yet promising, building on a consistent success of previous vintages, this is a solid classic and relatively elegant Zin. The color is almost black, the nose is lightly ripe with plums, black cherries, and the classical spicy notes of cinnamon, cloves and licorice. Body is medium full, with firm tannins that round up quickly and a light acidity to support this fruity flattering creation. Pleasant finish. My score 88, drink to 2021 perhaps longer

1 person found it helpfulJan 19th, 2016
Chris McClellan

So, first crack, booze filled, acidic...obviously needs to open. 2nd day much improved..red raspberries, black and blue fruits. Slight spice, min oak, massive alcohol...lacks structure..not complex..i have to disagree on the 93 WS score...

So, first crack, booze filled, acidic...obviously needs to open. 2nd day much improved..red raspberries, black and blue fruits. Slight spice, min oak, massive alcohol...lacks structure..not complex..i have to disagree on the 93 WS score...

Mar 28th, 2017
Rafael Landestoy

Got it at a restaurant and for the retail price of probably somewhere in the low $20s not bad.

Got it at a restaurant and for the retail price of probably somewhere in the low $20s not bad.

Feb 26th, 2017
Nick Davis

Classic.

Classic.

Jan 12th, 2017
Tom Casagrande

Pure blackberry fruit with a sweet smoky note in the nose. Blackberry fruit and an underbrush thing in the mouth. Very full body with a but of alcohol burn, but that worked well with homemade pasta in a rich meat sauce.

Pure blackberry fruit with a sweet smoky note in the nose. Blackberry fruit and an underbrush thing in the mouth. Very full body with a but of alcohol burn, but that worked well with homemade pasta in a rich meat sauce.

Dec 30th, 2016
Matt Duncan

Fruit sweet nose with heavy alc. Blue fruit attack with soft mid palate inflection of thyme and oregano. A bit flat on the resolution.

Fruit sweet nose with heavy alc. Blue fruit attack with soft mid palate inflection of thyme and oregano. A bit flat on the resolution.

Jun 16th, 2016
Lyn Farmer

RICH without being over the top, we'll balanced black fruit flavors, moderate acidity and ripe tannins. Good with food

RICH without being over the top, we'll balanced black fruit flavors, moderate acidity and ripe tannins. Good with food

May 23rd, 2016
Martin Sher

Give these some time people, you’ll be rewarded.

Give these some time people, you’ll be rewarded.

Apr 12th, 2020
Laith A

Black fruit.. a little brine and pepper.. delicious!

Black fruit.. a little brine and pepper.. delicious!

Mar 17th, 2020