| Rating | 96 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Zinfandel |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Appellation |
Dry Creek Valley Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.7% |
| Price | $46.00 Value Pick |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2026-10-20 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Drinking Outside the Lines, Impressing On A Budget
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Merlot , Zinfandel
Kokomo Winery Pauline's Vineyard Zinfandel 2025 Review
Zinfandel is everywhere in California, and it shows itself in different ways depending on where it's grown and who is making the wine. This particular bottling comes from Pauline’s vineyard on Dry Creek Road; Kokomo’s co-founder and grower Randy Peters was born on this property and named the vineyard after his mother. Together with winemaker Erik Miller, they craft a distinct expression of Zinfandel, brimming with chocolate-covered cherries, ripe raspberries, and a hint of spice. The palate is fleshy and juicy, with a soft tannic edge and exceptional fruit balance.
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