| Rating | 94 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Zinfandel |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Appellation |
Calistoga Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 15.9% |
| Price | $75.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-10-28 |
Perfect For
Dinner With The Parents, Holiday Meals, Treat Yo'self
Drink If You Like
Dolcetto, Primitivo , Zinfandel
Ballentine Vineyards Reserve Zinfandel 2022 Review
Ballentine Vineyards sources fruit for its Reserve Zinfandel bottling from the Pocai Ranch, a warm site on the southern end of Calistoga. The area lends to a big, ripe Zinfandel that comes in at 15.9 percent ABV. And though it’s definitely full-bodied, it still manages to be well-balanced. The nose brings notes of ripe blackberries, stewed plums, toasted coconut, and spiced meat. The mouthfeel is rich and concentrated, but with a solid structure that holds it all together.
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