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2011 Gamba Zinfandel Family Ranches
Zinfandel
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 14
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JaynPam Likes this wine: 88 points
November 6, 2021 - Nice, not over the top Zin. High alcohol, but does not taste hot.
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Djbrain Likes this wine: 92 points
August 30, 2016 - Fruit jam. Great Zinfandel.
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ozziewine Likes this wine: 91 points
January 13, 2016 - To PNIELSEN: Welcome to the world of Gamba! I discovered them in 2013 during a trip to the Russian River Valley. They are one of the finest, and most under-the-radar, Zinfandel producers.
I had a few bottles of this from 2013-2015 and it was fantastic. This, my last, bottle was still good but has lost some of its' youthful fruitiness and zip. Still, it's lush, smooth, slightly sweet and so easy to drink. Good on PnP, but 30 minutes of air helps.
My experience is that the Gamba Zins drink better in their youth, around the one to three year mark. At this age they retain what makes them so inviting, their big fruit and bombastic nature. Not for everyone I suppose, but a must-buy for those who like the style.2 people found this helpful Comment -
PNIELSEN Likes this wine: 91 points
October 4, 2015 - After hearing some positive things about this producer on a wine forum, I spotted this on the shelf at Vintij Wine Bar and Bistro in Sandestin, FL and decided to take a gamble. It's a very ripe, smooth zin, but light on its feet and not porty. The fruit has an almost confectionary sweetness to it without being cloying (if that makes any sense). The nose on the wine is flat-out gorgeous. Not the best QPR at $45 per bottle, but it was an unexpected treat on a special occasion.
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Chuck C Likes this wine: 92 points
September 30, 2015 - Wow, this is good juice. I was very surprised by this.
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By Richard Jennings
1/22/2014 (link) 91 points(Gamba Zinfandel Family Ranches) Saturated medium dark ruby color; tart berry, cherry syrup nose; rich, tart berry, cherry syrup palate; medium-plus finish (15.9% alcohol)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type Red
- Producer Gamba
- Varietal Zinfandel
- Designation Family Ranches
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 3 (1%)
- In Cellars 80 (34%)
- Consumed 150 (64%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
92% Like It 12 votes
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- ProducerGamba
- VarietyZinfandel
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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