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Rombauer Vineyards Zinfandel 2021

750 ml Zinfandel California, United States 2021 097921978105

Rombauer Vineyards Zinfandel 2021 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Zinfandel (California, United States), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with barbecue, beef stew, burgers, pizza. Drink within 6 years (to about 2027). Decant for about 1 hour. Sustainable farming is mentioned by the merchant. Critic score 94/100 (merchant-reported).

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.6
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Zinfandel prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Zinfandel prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Zinfandel prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Zinfandel prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Zinfandel prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
merchant feed
Origin
California · United States
merchant feed
Grapes
Zinfandel
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
sustainable
merchant description
Vegan
not stated
—
Critic score
94 / 100 · not a customer rating
merchant feed
Drinking window
up to 6 years from 2021 (to 2027)
merchant description
Decant
60 minutes
merchant description
Food
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift
inferred
Merchant says
The robust dark fruit flavours, full body and ripe tannins make this an excellent partner for a summer barbecue or a hearty beef stew.
merchant description
About Zinfandel
Typical aromas: ripe blackberry, jammy black fruit, sweet spice, dried fig, cinnamon. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Zinfandel · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
very full · 5/5
Tannin
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Acidity
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Oak
noneheavy
some · 3/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
high · 5/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Cellar for up to 6 years. Decant 1 hour before serving. A true emblem of American wine history, Zinfandel arrived in California during the Gold Rush and quickly developed a reputation for making delicious jammy reds. This classic big Zin from family-owned Rombauer Vineyards is made as a modern tribute to the grape that fueled the Golden State for so many decades. To capture the pure varietal character of the Zinfandel, Rombauer insists on selecting grapes from California’s finest vineyards which include sites planted over 100 years ago in Napa Valley, El Dorado and Amador County. The family insists on using sustainable agricultural practices in the vineyard and the grapes for this wine are handpicked at night to ensure they arrive at the winery in perfect condition. All this attention to detail creates a gorgeous Zinfandel with a tiny dash of Petite Sirah which exudes rich aromas of blackberries, dark plums and delicate touches of cloves and licorice from the 14 months of ageing in oak barrels. The robust dark fruit flavours, full body and ripe tannins make this an excellent partner for a summer barbecue or a hearty beef stew. Or for a real taste of America, try this big Zin with a classic hamburger and fries!

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