Bucklin Old Hill Ranch Bambino Zinfandel 2020

75 reviews for Bucklin Old Hill Ranch Bambino Zinfandel 2020

1. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Carmen Myron – June 12, 2019

   Wine has a consistent taste with blackberry, black pepper, and black licorice aroma. Sweet, jammy tannins, silky feel, and a short finish. ABV 14.2%, $24.

2. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Frances Moore – June 28, 2019

   Notes of blueberry, huckleberry, black pepper, black cherry, and raspberry. Jammy finish of 30-35 seconds with blue and red fruit notes. Great value.

3. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Olivia Elliott – July 10, 2019

   Intense zin blend with a compelling nose of wood fireplace, menthol, licorice root, and boysenberry. Medicinal qualities, elderberry syrup, and black currant liqueur. Drink well for 5 years. Great with grilled steak. Decadent rich crowd pleaser for summer grill or winter hearth.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Alex Sukhu – July 12, 2019

   Impressive bottle with sweet perfume and bramble underpinning. Requires time to show its best. Enjoyable now, could improve with another year.

5. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   John Meredith – August 26, 2019

   Consistent and delectable, reminiscent of previous bottle.

6. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Shannon Morris – September 2, 2019

   Soft and fruity mouthfeel, love every sip. Delicious!

7. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Carmen Jensen – September 6, 2019

   Balanced and lush Zinfandel. Aromas and flavors of huckleberry, wild cherry, raspberry, pepper, plum, brambleberry, blueberry, black pepper, and currant. Ends with a 30-second pepper and red fruit finish.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   James Spicer – October 29, 2019

   Patience pays off with this wine. After 45 minutes, it’s fantastic with a jammy and long finish.

9. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Jerry Gillis – November 2, 2019

   Notes of nutmeg, lavender, rhubarb, and currant culminate in a pleasantly tart finish.

10. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Chi Sosa – December 8, 2019

    Rich and ripe with evident Grenache and a layer of zin spice. Slight heat with good length. 90.

11. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Thomas Lytle – December 21, 2019

    Dark fruit and spice on the nose. Medium to full bodied Zin blend with blackberry, black cherry, red licorice, and spice on finish. Easy drinking and very good.

12. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    James Boucher – December 25, 2019

    Fruity with brambles and spice, powerful yet disjointed. Requires more aging.

13. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Randall Zieba – December 27, 2019

    Young and grapey with black cherry, plums, earth and pepper on the palate. Medium length on the finish. Can improve with another year or two in the cellar.

14. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Virginia Cox – March 14, 2020

    Complex nose with dark fruits and black pepper. Balanced acidity and ripe fruit makes it an unbelievable wine at its price point. Comparable to Turley Juvenile.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Evelyn Barksdale – April 9, 2020

    Improved with airtime. Initially floral and musty, but opened up with red fruit and pepper notes. Full and lush feeling, with alcohol well-balanced. A fantastic $24 bottle.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    William Cross – April 16, 2020

    Fruity raspberry with a peppery finish.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    John Arvizu – April 18, 2020

    Excellent wine with fruity flavors, soft texture, and rich dark berries. A must-try.

18. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Blanche Holland – April 19, 2020

    Dark fruit, notes of grass and vanilla, firm tannins, and good acidity. Great value.

19. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Victor Tejada – April 23, 2020

    Balanced and easy to drink, this Claret-style Zinfandel boasts flavors of black cherry, raspberry, earth, and pepper. Medium length finish. Best over the next 2-3 years.

20. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jayme Ward – April 26, 2020

    2017 entry level zin is outstanding. Comparable to Turley, Bedrock, and Carlisle’s 2018. (26 words)

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Mary Thomas – May 10, 2020

    Rich with raspberry and plum notes, this Zinfandel finishes with a pleasant hint of licorice and black pepper. Not overly jammy.

22. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Luis Adams – June 7, 2020

    Solid zinfandel.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Charles Johnson – August 18, 2020

    Smooth tannins and fruity palate with a peppery finish. Darn good!

24. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Celeste Morales – October 6, 2020

    Deliciously balanced and true to its varietal.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Richard Perez – November 1, 2020

    Great wine with briary notes and a hint of pepper.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Ariana Dupont – November 13, 2020

    Light and easy to drink with herbal, leather, and fruit notes. Decanted for 90 minutes.

27. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Joey Dykeman – November 18, 2020

    Wine is good with food, especially dark berries. Not the best vintage.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Joseph Butler – November 20, 2020

    Explosive fruity aroma with floral and leathery notes. Grainy tannin with a lengthy finish. Excellent entry-level wine. 92+.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Jessica Mitchell – November 30, 2020

    Great wine with red berry fruit and a tangy edge. Sturdy tannin and pleasant aftertaste.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Kim Alsberry – December 29, 2020

    “Exceptional Zin with concentrated flavors of black cherry and raspberry, mouth-watering acidity, and a long finish. Great value from young vines. Best enjoyed in the next 2-3 years.”

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Rich Nicholson – January 2, 2021

    Two delicious wines from Bucklin’s Old Hill Ranch vineyard: the Ancient Field Blend with a deep, spicy flavor and the lighter Bambino with a bright acidity. Both have great red and black fruit, but the Ancient Field Blend needs some more aging. The Bambino is enjoyable now and for the next few years.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Brian Perkins – January 16, 2021

    Great value at $24-30, with a vanilla and pepper taste and no fruity notes. Classy wine, easy 92+ with aeration.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    John Noriega – January 17, 2021

    Best 2018 entry level wine. Leathery complexity, floral notes with youthful fruit. Bambino misnomer.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jamie Fowler – March 9, 2021

    Young vines, but Old Hill Ranch pedigree. Red and black fruits, peach, anise, and pepper. Full-bodied with strong acidity. Black cherry, boysenberry, earth, and pepper on the palate. Good wine for the price. Best over the next 1-2 years.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Kelli Mendieta – March 17, 2021

    What a great Zin for the price. Decant 1 hr allows to really open up and developed further in glass another hour or so. Very nice earthy bouquet with hints of red licorice and cherries. Prominent tannins that balance well with moderate acidity. Spice and white pepper are potent. Actually sits light in the mouth with a dry long peppery finish. Really nice and went fantastic with homemade Shepherds Pie on St Patrick’s Day. Would have liked to hold another year or two but got impatient. Delish!

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Clifford Toney – March 19, 2021

    Flavorful wine with dark berry notes.

37. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jennifer Hudgins – March 19, 2021

    First day: gorgeous bright fruit. Second day: slightly faded.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Lance Rodriguez – April 9, 2021

    Briary and peppery, needs time to settle.

39. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Fredrick Jimenez – April 16, 2021

    Improved on day two. Captivating Sonoma Valley zin with great value.

40. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Raymundo Jones – May 6, 2021

    Value for money, tastes like an expensive Zinfandel with rich dark fruit, spices and a pleasant aroma.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Lori Henderson – May 26, 2021

    Great Zinfandel for the price. Lovely fruit and well-measured Zin nose. Superb QPR.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Sherri Erickson – June 19, 2021

    Pleasantly impressive!

43. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Eduardo Peete – August 11, 2021

    Wine is spoiled.

44. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Robert Toothaker – September 12, 2021

    Improving with time – excellent.

45. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    James Klinger – September 29, 2021

    Light, fresh, and easy to drink. Great value for money. Comparable to Bedrock OVZ but more immediately accessible. Fun wine.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Patricia Snell – November 11, 2021

    “Bucklin never fails to impress. Smooth with big fruit and the best value in California.”

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Kimberly Bailey – November 16, 2021

    The 2019 is as good as the 2018. A top value California red wine with rich berry fruit, spice, and earthy flavors. Great for aging, crazy value for $25.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Harold Kirk – December 12, 2021

    “Exceptionally good for $25. Need more.”

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Trisha Juarez – December 20, 2021

    Rich and concentrated with black fruits, plums, earth and pepper on the nose. Full-bodied with a mouth-watering acidity. Best over the next 2-3 years.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Rodney Herron – December 31, 2021

    Great taste and value for money – a definite winner.

51. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Crystal Gonzalez – January 8, 2022

    Magical floral dark berry nose, perfect tannin acidity balance, long desert-like finish. Paired perfectly with crème brûlée at Sante Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Paul Madrigal – January 26, 2022

    Elegant claret-style Zinfandel with notes of chocolate, coffee, and raspberries. Moderately complex finish. B+ at best.

53. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Susan Wada – February 11, 2022

    Peppery with blackberry fruit. Wait a few years for future bottles.

54. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Barbara Earl – February 13, 2022

    Delicious and easy to drink, this wine boasts black fruits, citrus, and baking spices on the nose, with black cherry, black raspberry, cocoa, and pepper on the palate. Full-bodied and well-balanced, it has exceptional length on the finish and is best enjoyed over the next 2-3 years.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Kelli Santos – February 19, 2022

    Delightful and easy-to-drink wine with delicious fruit flavors. Yum!

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Ellen Fuller – April 1, 2022

    Young and needs more time to age.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    George Mccalla – April 18, 2022

    Excellent. Fruity with hints of spice.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Larry Lyall – April 28, 2022

    Balanced, medium/full-bodied, with aromas of chocolate, black currant, blackberry, cherry, and raspberry. Long finish, evolves with time. Delicious.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Mary Davidson – May 1, 2022

    Juicy Zinfandel with ripe berries, pepper, and licorice spice.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Dolores Clure – May 13, 2022

    Spicy, juicy fruit with some alcohol presence that may dissipate with time. Good with Fra Diavolo.

61. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Joshua Bishop – May 30, 2022

    Delightfully mellow with a peppery finish. Delicious.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Ruben Sale – June 9, 2022

    Top-notch value Zin with pure fruit, varietal spice, and perfect balance. The best $25 wine in California. Scored 92-93.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Lisa Roche – June 10, 2022

    Similar to the first, but with a bitter finish. Great value.

64. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Richard Fleming – June 28, 2022

    Young but promising. Bramble, rusticity, good acid, and a little heat. Lay off or decant. Good value. Better after 4 days.

65. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Kieth Brown – September 22, 2022

    Excellent value. Comparable to Ridge and Carlisle Pagani Zins.

66. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Alvin Glover – November 6, 2022

    Big, balanced and delicious, with fruit and subtle tannins. A meal of a wine.

67. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Sandra Goode – December 17, 2022

    Approachable and juicy with savory plums, Chinese spices, and a minty aftertaste. Fine tannins. Drink now – 2029.

68. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Elmer Grubbs – December 27, 2022

    Consistent notes, drinking well. Very good.

69. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jerry Kendrick – January 14, 2023

    Deep ruby, peppery cranberry aroma. Medium acidity, body and alcohol. Blueberry and cinnamon flavor. Delicious and ready to drink.

70. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Wallace Miller – January 21, 2023

    Fresh and less jammy, Best Bambino so far, with a hint of strawberries.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Kieth Midgett – January 28, 2023

    Flavors of cherry, raspberry, blueberry, and currant with a hint of plum. Aromas of blueberry, raspberry, boysenberry, sour cherry, and white pepper. Ends with a 20-25 second finish of cherry and raspberry notes.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Janet Chatman – February 13, 2023

    Fresh fruit flavors of strawberry and cherry with a dry and clean finish.

73. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Alice Humphries – March 8, 2023

    Enjoyable wine with jammy and spicy notes, currently in its prime.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jason Lee – April 6, 2023

    Review: Green stem overwhelms fruit, green apple notes, medium body, medium tannin, high acid, low sweetness.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Judith Mcrary – April 27, 2023

    Wine was slightly corked, with musty nose that spoils its taste.