D-Cubed

Black Sears Vineyard Howell Mountain Zinfandel

8.01 ratings
8.01 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

8.0

This wine was probably terrific 10 years ago. I wanted to love it but tired and enough oxidation to render it below average. Black Sears Vineyard might have to power to go this distance and possibly it was abused earlier in its life. I’d try it again.

This wine was probably terrific 10 years ago. I wanted to love it but tired and enough oxidation to render it below average. Black Sears Vineyard might have to power to go this distance and possibly it was abused earlier in its life. I’d try it again.

Apr 26th, 2025