Winery Jeff RunquistZ Zinfandel (Massoni Ranch Vineyard)
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Taste structure of the Z Zinfandel (Massoni Ranch Vineyard) from the Winery Jeff Runquist
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Z Zinfandel (Massoni Ranch Vineyard) of Winery Jeff Runquist in the region of California is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Z Zinfandel (Massoni Ranch Vineyard) of Winery Jeff Runquist in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Z Zinfandel (Massoni Ranch Vineyard)
Pairings that work perfectly with Z Zinfandel (Massoni Ranch Vineyard)
Original food and wine pairings with Z Zinfandel (Massoni Ranch Vineyard)
The Z Zinfandel (Massoni Ranch Vineyard) of Winery Jeff Runquist matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of greek moussaka, lamb kebab or coconut chicken curry in thermomix.
Details and technical informations about Winery Jeff Runquist's Z Zinfandel (Massoni Ranch Vineyard).
Discover the grape variety: Zinfandel
Generous, high-alcohol reds with a dark robe and indulgent palate, showing aromas of stewed blackberry, raspberry, black pepper, liquorice, cinnamon and cooked fruit. Also vinified as a popular sweet rosé (White Zinfandel). Star of California (Lodi, Sonoma, Dry Creek Valley, Paso Robles) with sought-after century-old vines. Identical to Italian Primitivo and Croatian Crljenak Kaštelanski by DNA analysis.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Z Zinfandel (Massoni Ranch Vineyard) from Winery Jeff Runquist are 2013, 2011, 2015, 2009 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Jeff Runquist
The Winery Jeff Runquist is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 37 wines for sale in the of Amador County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Amador County
Historic heart of Californian Zinfandel in the Sierra Foothills (Gold Country): signature Zinfandel as king red (old vines >100 years) — powerful and spicy with notes of candied blackberry, plum, raspberry, black cherry, pepper and a cocoa touch, round tannins and generous alcohols (14-16%). Rhône grapes (Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Viognier) as sunny backup, Italian (Sangiovese, Barbera). Hot high-altitude climate (300-600 m), decomposed granitic soils.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: PGI
Protected geographical indication. Equivalent to vin de pays in European regulations.
