Winery Zenaida Cellars - Knucklehead

Winery Zenaida CellarsKnucklehead

4.3
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Knucklehead of Winery Zenaida Cellars is a red wine from the region of Paso Robles of California.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

Taste structure of the Knucklehead from the Winery Zenaida Cellars

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Knucklehead of Winery Zenaida Cellars in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Knucklehead of Winery Zenaida Cellars in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Zenaida Cellars's Knucklehead.

Winemaker
Eric Ogorsolka
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Malvoisie de Toscane

Structured, full-bodied dry whites with a golden robe, an ample palate with moderate acidity. Signature aromas of ripe yellow fruits, white flowers, almond and honey. Also made as a mellow or sweet passito in Tuscan Vin Santo (long straw-drying). A traditional component of Tuscan and Umbrian whites, defining the identity of central Italy. French synonym for the Italian Malvasia Bianca Lunga.

Last vintages of this wine

Knucklehead - 2017
In the top 100 of of Paso Robles wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Knucklehead - 2016
In the top 100 of of Paso Robles wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Knucklehead - 2015
In the top 100 of of Paso Robles wines
Average rating: 4.411110
Knucklehead - 0
In the top 100 of of Paso Robles wines
Average rating: 4.311110

The best vintages of Knucklehead from Winery Zenaida Cellars are 2015, 2017, 2016, 0

Informations about the Winery Zenaida Cellars

The winery offers 16 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Paso Robles in the region of California

The Winery Zenaida Cellars is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Paso Robles to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine California
In the top 15000 of of United States wines
In the top 1500 of of Paso Robles wines
In the top 50000 of red wines
In the top 80000 wines of the world

The wine region of Paso Robles

Powerful, sun-drenched reds of California's Central Coast: ripe, concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) with notes of plum and chocolate, round tannins. Emblematic Rhône grapes — fleshy peppery Syrah, fruity Grenache, structured Mourvèdre, Viognier in white. Spicy old-vine Zinfandel, a local signature. AVA of San Luis Obispo, 11 sub-AVAs, Mediterranean climate with thermal swings on limestone 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: Primary (aromas)

Aromas characteristic of each grape variety, essentially fruity and floral.

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