Rating 96
Style Red
Blend , Zinfandel
Vintage 2020
Appellation
Sonoma County
North Coast
California
USA
ABV 13.9%
Price $48.00  Buy This Wine
Print Shelf Talker
Reviewed By
Reviewed 2024-02-26

Perfect For

Dinner Parties, Steak Dinner, Treat Yo'self

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot , Zinfandel

Nalle Winery Ranch Red 2020 Review

The Nalle family is part of the fabric of Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley. Founder Doug Nalle and his wife Lee both come from families that have been working with wine since the '20s. Today, the family still runs the winery with their son Andrew as winemaker and his wife April as viticulturist. It’s hard to capture how awesome this wine is in a review. There's so much to be said about the two grapes that make up this wine and their ties to the history of this region. Zinfandel ran the game here until Cab came around and displaced it. And to see these two grapes together in such harmony is an American wine triumph. It’s earthy and rich with bright blueberry, cherry, and floral aromas on the nose. The palate has amazing structure and harmony. This is American wine history in a bottle.

Related Reads

· Our always updated list of our best rated Red Blend brands!

Related Red Blend Reviews

Domaine Skouras Megas Oenos

Domaine Skouras Megas Oenos 2017:
The nose of this wine is a bit shy with muted fruit. But the fruit that is there, and shows up on the palate with a soft, supple mouthfeel. ...

The Language of Yes 'En Passerillage'

The Language of Yes 'En Passerillage' 2021:
Randall Grahm is a pioneer of the northern and central California wine scene. A noted Rhone Ranger and owner of Bonny Doon winery in ...

Ben Haines 'Red'

Ben Haines 'Red' 2022:
Ben Haines is part of a new generation of winemakers in Australia. In a country that has always pushed the viticultural envelope Ben’s ...

Orfila Red Blend Reserva

Orfila Red Blend Reserva 2018:
The nose is all the berries covered in chocolate with a swirl of oaky vanilla and a sprinkle of pepper. The palate is soft with a plush ...

Featured Red Blend Articles

The 30 Best Red Wines for 2024

The 30 Best Red Wines for 2024:
From weeknight bottles to special-occasion splurges, here are the 30 red wines that should be in your glass this year.

The 50 Best Wines of 2023

The 50 Best Wines of 2023:
Read VinePair's authoritative list of the best 50 wines of 2023 now! These are 50 of the best wines you can buy. See them all now!

96
POINTS
Nalle Winery Ranch Red 2020
The Nalle family is part of the fabric of Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley. Founder Doug Nalle and his wife Lee both come from families that have been working with wine since the '20s. Today, the family still runs the winery with their son Andrew as winemaker and his wife April as viticulturist. It’s hard to capture how awesome this wine is in a review. There's so much to be said about the two grapes that make up this wine and their ties to the history of this region. Zinfandel ran the game here until Cab came around and displaced it. And to see these two grapes together in such harmony is an American wine triumph. It’s earthy and rich with bright blueberry, cherry, and floral aromas on the nose. The palate has amazing structure and harmony. This is American wine history in a bottle.

Reviewed On: 02-26-2024
96
POINTS
Nalle Winery Ranch Red 2020
The Nalle family is part of the fabric of Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley. Founder Doug Nalle and his wife Lee both come from families that have been working with wine since the '20s. Today, the family still runs the winery with their son Andrew as winemaker and his wife April as viticulturist. It’s hard to capture how awesome this wine is in a review. There's so much to be said about the two grapes that make up this wine and their ties to the history of this region. Zinfandel ran the game here until Cab came around and displaced it. And to see these two grapes together in such harmony is an American wine triumph. It’s earthy and rich with bright blueberry, cherry, and floral aromas on the nose. The palate has amazing structure and harmony. This is American wine history in a bottle.

Reviewed On: 02-26-2024