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Bucklin Old Hill Ranch Bambino Zinfandel 2020

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14.10% /
750ml /
Vintage: 2020
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    There are three different blocks that all exist on the west side of the creek.  They consist of 70% Zinfandel 18% Petite Sirah 7% Alicante Bouschet and 5% Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah and Carignane. The majority of the grapes are used to produce our “Bambino”. Even though the Bambino Blocks are not a true field blend we harvest and coferment the varieties together. Aged in neutral (old) French oak barrels for 10 months.

    75 reviews for Bucklin Old Hill Ranch Bambino Zinfandel 2020

    1. Carmen Myron –

      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. Frances Moore –

      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. Olivia Elliott –

      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.

    4. Alex Sukhu –

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

    5. John Meredith –

      Consistent and delectable, reminiscent of previous bottle.

    6. Shannon Morris –

      Soft and fruity mouthfeel, love every sip. Delicious!

    7. Carmen Jensen –

      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.

    8. James Spicer –

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

    9. Jerry Gillis –

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

    10. Chi Sosa –

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

    11. Thomas Lytle –

      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. James Boucher –

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

    13. Randall Zieba –

      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. Virginia Cox –

      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.

    15. Evelyn Barksdale –

      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.

    16. William Cross –

      Fruity raspberry with a peppery finish.

    17. John Arvizu –

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

    18. Blanche Holland –

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

    19. Victor Tejada –

      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. Jayme Ward –

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

    21. Mary Thomas –

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

    22. Luis Adams –

      Solid zinfandel.

    23. Charles Johnson –

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

    24. Celeste Morales –

      Deliciously balanced and true to its varietal.

    25. Richard Perez –

      Great wine with briary notes and a hint of pepper.

    26. Ariana Dupont –

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

    27. Joey Dykeman –

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

    28. Joseph Butler –

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

    29. Jessica Mitchell –

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

    30. Kim Alsberry –

      “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.”

    31. Rich Nicholson –

      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.

    32. Brian Perkins –

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

    33. John Noriega –

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

    34. Jamie Fowler –

      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.

    35. Kelli Mendieta –

      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!

    36. Clifford Toney –

      Flavorful wine with dark berry notes.

    37. Jennifer Hudgins –

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

    38. Lance Rodriguez –

      Briary and peppery, needs time to settle.

    39. Fredrick Jimenez –

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

    40. Raymundo Jones –

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

    41. Lori Henderson –

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

    42. Sherri Erickson –

      Pleasantly impressive!

    43. Eduardo Peete –

      Wine is spoiled.

    44. Robert Toothaker –

      Improving with time – excellent.

    45. James Klinger –

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

    46. Patricia Snell –

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

    47. Kimberly Bailey –

      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.

    48. Harold Kirk –

      “Exceptionally good for $25. Need more.”

    49. Trisha Juarez –

      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.

    50. Rodney Herron –

      Great taste and value for money – a definite winner.

    51. Crystal Gonzalez –

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

    52. Paul Madrigal –

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

    53. Susan Wada –

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

    54. Barbara Earl –

      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.

    55. Kelli Santos –

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

    56. Ellen Fuller –

      Young and needs more time to age.

    57. George Mccalla –

      Excellent. Fruity with hints of spice.

    58. Larry Lyall –

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

    59. Mary Davidson –

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

    60. Dolores Clure –

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

    61. Joshua Bishop –

      Delightfully mellow with a peppery finish. Delicious.

    62. Ruben Sale –

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

    63. Lisa Roche –

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

    64. Richard Fleming –

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

    65. Kieth Brown –

      Excellent value. Comparable to Ridge and Carlisle Pagani Zins.

    66. Alvin Glover –

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

    67. Sandra Goode –

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

    68. Elmer Grubbs –

      Consistent notes, drinking well. Very good.

    69. Jerry Kendrick –

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

    70. Wallace Miller –

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

    71. Kieth Midgett –

      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.

    72. Janet Chatman –

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

    73. Alice Humphries –

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

    74. Jason Lee –

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

    75. Judith Mcrary –

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

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    What does Bucklin Old Hill Ranch Bambino Zinfandel 2020 taste like?


    Light
    Bold
    Smooth
    Tannic
    Dry
    Sweet
    Soft
    Acidic
    Earthy Flavors of the wine

    leather, earthy, mushroom

    Red Fruit flavors of the wine

    cherry, raspberry, red fruit

    Oaky Flavors of the wine

    oak, tobacco, vanilla

    quince

    Black Fruit Flavors of the wine

    blackberry, plum, dark fruit

    Aromas and Flavors of Spices in the wine

    pepper, licorice, cinnamon

    Citrus notes found in the wine

    citrus

    cream

    Vegetal notes found in the wine

    tomato

    raisin, fig, dried fruit

    Food Pairing with Bucklin Old Hill Ranch Bambino Zinfandel 2020

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    Bucklin Old Hill Ranch
    Nestled near the base of Hood Mountain near Kenwood in the resplendent Sonoma Valley, Bucklin Old Hill Ranch Winery stands as a beacon of heritage and premium viticulture. Founded by the Bucklin siblings—Arden, Kate, Ted, and Will—this family-run winery traces its roots back to 1958 when their grandmother, Adelaid, set the cornerstone by purchasing a ranch that would become the cradle of their vineyard dreams. It wasn't until the fortuitous purchase of Old Hill Ranch in 1981 by their mother Anne and stepfather Otto Teller that the Bucklin family's legacy truly began to flourish. The location of Bucklin Old Hill Ranch Winery, amidst the picturesque landscapes of Sonoma Valley, is more than just a backdrop. It's the very essence of their winemaking philosophy. The vineyards, sprawled...check our brand Bucklin Old Hill Ranch
    8 Old Hill Ranch, Glen Ellen, CA 95442, USA

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