Sample Image Only Rombauer Zinfandel 2017
Ship "12" Free when you mix or match a 12 bottle case! more...
Rombauer Zinfandel 2017 ships free when purchased by the 12 bottle case! — Fill a 12 bottle case with this item or any of our other eligible free shipping items, and that case ships for free! Note that there is no limit to the number of cases you can have shipped for free so long as they are filled with eligible "Ship 12 Free" items.
Tasting Panel 90
To craft this rich and spicy red, fruit was sourced mainly from El Dorado as well as additional vineyards in Sierra Foothills, Lake, and Napa counties (5% Petite Sirah was also blended in). With an ABV of 15.9%, it was aged for 16 months in American and French oak; the body weight is apparent, with big and jammy blackberry notes joining sweet tobacco and brandied cherry. A dot of white pepper adds an ... read more
To craft this rich and spicy red, fruit was sourced mainly from El Dorado as well as additional vineyards in Sierra Foothills, Lake, and Napa counties (5% Petite Sirah was also blended in). With an ABV of 15.9%, it was aged for 16 months in American and French oak; the body weight is apparent, with big and jammy blackberry notes joining sweet tobacco and brandied cherry. A dot of white pepper adds an ... read more
Item ID: #33603
Other Similar Items
$38.95 JD 94 ![Ridge Vineyards 'Pagani Ranch' Zinfandel 2019]()
Ridge Vineyards 'Pagani Ranch' Zinfandel 2019
$31.95 WW 93 ![Ridge Vineyards 'Paso Robles' Zinfandel 2020]()
Ridge Vineyards 'Paso Robles' Zinfandel 2020
$32.95 WA 93 ![Amapola Creek Monte Rosso Zinfandel 2016]()
Amapola Creek Monte Rosso Zinfandel 2016
$33.95 WAS 92 ![Grgich Hills Estate 'Napa' Zinfandel 2017]()
Grgich Hills Estate 'Napa' Zinfandel 2017
$17.95 WE 92 ![Carol Shelton 'Wild Thing' Zinfandel 2019]()
Carol Shelton 'Wild Thing' Zinfandel 2019
$31.95 JD 92 ![Dry Creek Vineyards 'Old Vine' Zinfandel 2019]()
Dry Creek Vineyards 'Old Vine' Zinfandel 2019
$19.95 JS 91 ![Goldschmidt Fidelity Railyard Zinfandel 2020]()
Goldschmidt Fidelity Railyard Zinfandel 2020
$20.95 WS 91 ![Foppiano Vineyards Zinfandel 2019]()
Foppiano Vineyards Zinfandel 2019
$31.95 WW 90 ![Rombauer Zinfandel 2019]()
Rombauer Zinfandel 2019
$21.95 WS 90 ![Bedrock Wine Co. 'Old Vines' Zinfandel 2020]()
Bedrock Wine Co. 'Old Vines' Zinfandel 2020
$34.95 WA 90 ![Frank Family Vineyards Zinfandel 2018]()
Frank Family Vineyards Zinfandel 2018
$17.95 WS 90 ![St. Francis 'Old Vine' Zinfandel 2019]()
St. Francis 'Old Vine' Zinfandel 2019
Information
Questions
Size / Vintage Options
Reviews
Item Description
Tasting Panel 90
To craft this rich and spicy red, fruit was sourced mainly from El Dorado as well as additional vineyards in Sierra Foothills, Lake, and Napa counties (5% Petite Sirah was also blended in). With an ABV of 15.9%, it was aged for 16 months in American and French oak; the body weight is apparent, with big and jammy blackberry notes joining sweet tobacco and brandied cherry. A dot of white pepper adds an accent toward the finish.
Our classic California Zinfandel is dark purple-ruby, with a bright crimson hue. On the nose, concentrated aromas of blackberry and raspberry meld with clove and spice. Lush flavors of raspberry, blackberry jam, plums and vanilla flood the palate, followed by touches of white pepper in the background. Plush and round tannins and great length make for a fresh and enticing finish.
VINEYARDS
This wine blends lots from select vineyards in top growing regions: El Dorado (60%), Sierra Foothills (23%), Lake (14%) and Napa (3%) counties.
WINEGROWING
A wet winter with moderate rainfall, a mild spring and a warm summer created the ideal growing season. Very warm weather at the beginning of harvest accelerated the need to pick Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay in early September. Sustainable
farming practices throughout the growing season were tailored to each block with the assistance of aerial photos produced using
NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) technology. The fruit was handpicked at dawn and sorted in the vineyard.
WINEMAKING
The grapes were carefully destemmed and optically sorted to ensure only perfect fruit made it into the wine. A cold soak extracted color and flavor before primary fermentation began in tank. The wine was gently basket-pressed, then racked to oak
barrels to finish primary fermentation, malolactic fermentation and aging.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Our favorite Joy of Cooking® pairings* for this wine include Pulled Pork with North Carolina Style Barbecue Sauce, Lamb Ragu
or Fromage Fort.
RELEASE DATE March 2019
APPELLATION California
VARIETAL COMPOSITION 95% Zinfandel, 5% Petite Sirah
HARVESTED Sept. 1–Oct. 19th, 2017
AVERAGE BRIX AT HARVEST 27.5
COOPERAGE 16 months in American oak (10% new) and French oak
ALCOHOL 15.9%
To craft this rich and spicy red, fruit was sourced mainly from El Dorado as well as additional vineyards in Sierra Foothills, Lake, and Napa counties (5% Petite Sirah was also blended in). With an ABV of 15.9%, it was aged for 16 months in American and French oak; the body weight is apparent, with big and jammy blackberry notes joining sweet tobacco and brandied cherry. A dot of white pepper adds an accent toward the finish.
Our classic California Zinfandel is dark purple-ruby, with a bright crimson hue. On the nose, concentrated aromas of blackberry and raspberry meld with clove and spice. Lush flavors of raspberry, blackberry jam, plums and vanilla flood the palate, followed by touches of white pepper in the background. Plush and round tannins and great length make for a fresh and enticing finish.
VINEYARDS
This wine blends lots from select vineyards in top growing regions: El Dorado (60%), Sierra Foothills (23%), Lake (14%) and Napa (3%) counties.
WINEGROWING
A wet winter with moderate rainfall, a mild spring and a warm summer created the ideal growing season. Very warm weather at the beginning of harvest accelerated the need to pick Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay in early September. Sustainable
farming practices throughout the growing season were tailored to each block with the assistance of aerial photos produced using
NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) technology. The fruit was handpicked at dawn and sorted in the vineyard.
WINEMAKING
The grapes were carefully destemmed and optically sorted to ensure only perfect fruit made it into the wine. A cold soak extracted color and flavor before primary fermentation began in tank. The wine was gently basket-pressed, then racked to oak
barrels to finish primary fermentation, malolactic fermentation and aging.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Our favorite Joy of Cooking® pairings* for this wine include Pulled Pork with North Carolina Style Barbecue Sauce, Lamb Ragu
or Fromage Fort.
RELEASE DATE March 2019
APPELLATION California
VARIETAL COMPOSITION 95% Zinfandel, 5% Petite Sirah
HARVESTED Sept. 1–Oct. 19th, 2017
AVERAGE BRIX AT HARVEST 27.5
COOPERAGE 16 months in American oak (10% new) and French oak
ALCOHOL 15.9%
About Rombauer
When founders Koerner and Joan Rombauer moved their two children, two horses and five dogs to Napa Valley in 1972, they arrived armed with an appreciation for the intimate relationship between food and wine. Their appreciation stemmed from Koerner's great aunt Irma Rombauer having authored internationally renowned cookbook the Joy of Cooking and his ancestors originating from the winegrowing region of Rheingau, Germany, where wine is considered an essential complement to a meal.
Appreciation bred passion, and Rombauer Vineyards was established in 1980. Thirty-five years later, the winery remains owned and operated by first-, second- and third-generation members of the family.
Appreciation bred passion, and Rombauer Vineyards was established in 1980. Thirty-five years later, the winery remains owned and operated by first-, second- and third-generation members of the family.
No questions posted yet about this item.
- 2019 — 750mL (wine) (available to order)
- 2020 — 375mL (wine) (currently unavalable)
- 2019 — 375mL (wine) (currently unavalable)
- 2018 — 750mL (wine) (currently unavalable)
- 2018 — 375mL (wine) (currently unavalable)
- 2017 — 750mL (wine) (currently viewing)
- 2017 — 375mL (wine) (currently unavalable)
- 2016 — 750mL (wine) (currently unavalable)
- 2016 — 375mL (wine) (currently unavalable)
- 2015 — 750mL (wine) (currently unavalable)
- 2015 — 375mL (wine) (currently unavalable)
- 2014 — 750mL (wine) (currently unavalable)
- 2014 — 375mL (wine) (currently unavalable)
- 2013 — 750mL (wine) (currently unavalable)
- 2012 — 750mL (wine) (currently unavalable)
- 2011 — 750mL (wine) (currently unavalable)
- 2011 — 375mL (wine) (currently unavalable)
- 2010 — 750mL (wine) (currently unavalable)
- 2010 — 375mL (wine) (currently unavalable)
- 2009 — 750mL (wine) (currently unavalable)
- 2009 — 375mL (wine) (currently unavalable)
"This is my least favorite of the last six vintages of this wine, but I still like it quite a bit. Full bodied, fruit forward and a bit of acidity."
