2012 Old Vine Zinfandel
- Old Vine Zinfandel
- Russian River Valley AVA
- Platinum Wine Club Selection
- 94 Points+ Gold Medal — Beverage Testing Institute
- Best of Class + Gold Medal — Orange County Fair
- Appellation
- Starr Road Ranch, Russian River Valley
- Grapes
- 100% Zinfandel
- Aged
- in oak
- Cases Produced
- 850
- Enjoy Until
- 2022
A terrific wine from an epic vintage, the Gamba 2012 Starr Road Ranch Old Vine Zinfandel is delicious, vibrant, and beautifully structured.
Dark ruby-purple in color, this Zinfandel opens with an inviting nose of blackberry bramble, cherry, vanilla, and essences of cider spice and nutmeg. The palate shows intense layers of juicy dark fruits that offer a richness that fills the mouth with essence of roasted fig. Hints of cocoa, caramel, and spice accent the fruit-focused core while soft tannins lead to a long, seamless finish.
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Crusted Mustard Roast with Spicy Roasted Zucchini and Boiled Potatoes with Parsley
A tender roast coated in mustard sauce with a side of spicy zucchini slices and boiled potatoes. Its savory, spicy and delicious! Pair with a glass, or two, of an Old Vine Zinfandel.
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Zinfandel and Black Pepper Marinated Tri-Tip
A tender tri-tip marinated in black pepper and herbs and grilled to perfection. Pair this with a full Old Vine Zinfandel.
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Lamb Ragout on Whole Wheat Pasta
The seasoning on the sauce is more Middle Eastern than Italian. The sweetness of the roasted peppers, mint, cinnamon and allspice intensify the juiciness of the wine. You can serve the sauce over regular pasta, but the dish is best when made with whole-wheat pasta or buckwheat, if you can find it.
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Cellar Rat Cioppino
The Cellar Rat Cioppino is a traditional Italian dish from the Hambrecht Family kitchen with much thanks to Alison Rosenblum. On Tuesdays during harvest, the cellar staff ends the day together with a big pot of stew and a few bottles of wine.
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