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2003 Nathan's Run California Zinfandel

2003 Nathan's Run California Zinfandel
Varietal: Zinfandel Vintage: 2003
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About Zinfandel

California's own grape variety. Red Zinfandel (not to be confused with "white" Zinfandel) can produce full-bodied wines packed with ripe berry fruit and smooth tannins. Flavors of blackberries and spicy pepper.

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3.5/ 5.0

147 Reviews

    very very nice

    8/25/2006 KEVIN mcbean
    • Number of Ratings 1

    needs to age

    8/27/2006 charlie burke
    • Number of Ratings 1

    2003 to be the year for fantastic zins, nathans with marinated flank steak brought out its balance, fruit with fun w/berry

    8/29/2006 jeff Robinson
    • Rater Rank 7,838
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 4

    Absolutely delicious! Loved it. Very deep and rich flavor.

    9/07/2006 Christine Kavanagh
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Easy to drink, good fruit, medium body.

    9/12/2006 Daniel Oakley
    • Rater Rank 1,555
    • Number of Ratings 8
    • Average 3

    nothing special, but nevertheless quite enjoyable.

    9/12/2006 DON ROWE
    • Rater Rank 5,082
    • Number of Ratings 7
    • Average 3

    Zinfandel isn't my favorite, not fair for me to rate it.

    9/13/2006 Jim Bauman
    • Rater Rank 7,480
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 2

    Excellent.

    9/13/2006 JERI POOL
    • Rater Rank 1,883
    • Number of Ratings 22
    • Average 4

    Very Flavor with alot of grape flavor naturally robust.

    9/13/2006 Michael Cook
    • Rater Rank 8,485
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 3

    I am new to Zinfandel Nice start

    9/13/2006 TED CERISE
    • Rater Rank 8,457
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 3

    Too light for my taste, I prefer a heavier, fuller Zinfandel.

    9/13/2006 Sue Lupo
    • Rater Rank 8,505
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 1

    Outsanding wine. Awesome took wines in on a horseback camping trip, people begged for more.

    9/13/2006 Ed Valladao
    • Rater Rank 4,311
    • Number of Ratings 13
    • Average 4

    I don't usually care for zinfandel wines, but this one is an exception. Very tasty and was good with an Italian dinner.

    9/13/2006 CONNIE HUNT
    • Rater Rank 8,076
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    Good nose but overall, it was disappointing considering that 2003 was a great year for red zins. I can't see anybody truly rating this a 90.

    9/14/2006 NOAH SACKRISON
    • Rater Rank 4,736
    • Number of Ratings 11
    • Average 2

    excellent

    9/14/2006 DEBORAH SCHAEFER
    • Rater Rank 4,699
    • Number of Ratings 11
    • Average 4

    A "real" Zin. Not just grape jelly aroma, but Welch's Grape Jelly! Paired well with spicy Cioppino. (Yummy)!

    9/14/2006 Tom Thyer
    • Rater Rank 3,383
    • Number of Ratings 14
    • Average 4

    Excellent well rounded wine. full of flavor.

    9/18/2006 Cathy Tutko
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Very bad! Not drinkable. We poured it out. This wine was not worth the postage I paid to have it shipped to me.

    9/19/2006 Morris Knox
    • Rater Rank 2,998
    • Number of Ratings 6
    • Average 2

    Not much body and seemed a bit watered down.

    9/22/2006 Charles Anderson
    • Rater Rank 7,279
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 2

    Wonderful, mellow. Just what I expect from a zin.

    9/25/2006 Neil Robinson
    • Rater Rank 7,984
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 5

    Full bodied and very good.

    9/25/2006 Barbara Good
    • Rater Rank 3,382
    • Number of Ratings 13
    • Average 3

    No comment....

    9/26/2006 Gayle Gregor
    • Rater Rank 6,876
    • Number of Ratings 5
    • Average 4

    We really liked it

    9/28/2006 Karen Frederick
    • Rater Rank 8,358
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 5

    Nice. Love the color and taste-- not as sweet as the blush.

    9/28/2006 Helen Duncan
    • Rater Rank 8,359
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    Sort of a flat taste. Nothing too exciting.

    10/01/2006 Gloria Scarbrough
    • Rater Rank 3,034
    • Number of Ratings 15
    • Average 4

    Not much body or flavor. Seemed to be watered down.

    10/02/2006 CHARLES ANDERSON
    • Rater Rank 7,279
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 2

    Made me a believer in California Zinfandel, if I had ever doubted.

    10/02/2006 Erik Chelstad
    • Rater Rank 6,458
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 3

    Not much flavor

    10/03/2006 Barb Brown
    • Rater Rank 8,330
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 1

    First glass unimpressive. Second glass, etc. had gained bouquet and nice fruity taste (this on second day) Finished the bottle with pleasure.

    10/03/2006 Robert Clark
    • Rater Rank 8,332
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 3

    Very smooth.

    10/03/2006 Roger Nyhart
    • Number of Ratings 1

    I liked the color. I would like it sweeter

    10/03/2006 Charles Fox
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Very smooth for a zin. Very good with BBQ ribs.

    10/03/2006 Mary Lou Huerkamp
    • Rater Rank 842
    • Number of Ratings 15
    • Average 4

    Very good. Aroma light-- good flavor

    10/03/2006 Deborah Mitchell
    • Number of Ratings 1

    I enjoyed the wine, but have had a better-tasting Zinfandel

    10/04/2006 CAROL MORROW
    • Rater Rank 8,319
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 3

    LOVED it!!! Went to a liquor store here in town to buy more but they didn't carry it, so I am REALLY glad to see that I can order more here!!! Thank you!!

    10/04/2006 John and Mary Kay Albrechtson
    • Rater Rank 4,563
    • Number of Ratings 7
    • Average 4

    It was much too dry for my liking. Very bitter.

    10/04/2006 JENNIFER MATCHELL
    • Rater Rank 7,513
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 2

    It was much too dry for my liking. Very bitter.

    10/04/2006 JENNIFER MATCHELL
    • Rater Rank 7,513
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 2

    I usually do not care for Zinfandel, but....this was wonderful. Very good choice you amde for the selection.

    10/04/2006 BRANDY BARNES
    • Rater Rank 7,930
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 5

    pleasureable learning experience to sample beyond my normal choices

    10/04/2006 SHAYLA JONES
    • Rater Rank 7,630
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    Wine had no nose, finish, lets - mediocre

    10/06/2006 Leonard Streicher
    • Rater Rank 7,280
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 1

    Smooth

    10/07/2006 Jason Dame
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Not our favorite. We did not enjoy the Zinfandel as much as Cabernets and Pinot Noir.

    10/07/2006 GRANT MITCHELL
    • Rater Rank 4,548
    • Number of Ratings 9
    • Average 3

    Loved it! The best Zinfandel I have had. Very enjoyable.

    10/09/2006 Peter Lentz
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Too effervescent

    10/10/2006 Alyson F
    • Rater Rank 6,812
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 3

    Excellent aroma and flavor with BBQ ribs--guests really liked it. Some guests not wine drinkers and they loved it!

    10/10/2006 Penni Malody
    • Rater Rank 7,261
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 4

    I took my Zinfandel with me to a hotel stay.It was smooth and wonderful!

    10/11/2006 LOVEY ADAMCZYK
    • Rater Rank 8,267
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 5

    lovely wine

    10/11/2006 Jennifer Dohner
    • Rater Rank 7,888
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    Very good

    10/11/2006 LARRY SCHULZ
    • Rater Rank 2,492
    • Number of Ratings 14
    • Average 4

    This wine went very well with a surf and turf dinner.

    10/12/2006 WIlliam McDaniel
    • Rater Rank 7,438
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 4

    I am used to the Blush Zinfandel although this wine has a rich flavor and deep purple colors. It was tasty and semi-dry good with pizzas also.

    10/12/2006 Barbara Jurek
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Very smooth with subtle flavors and a lasting finish.

    10/12/2006 James Johnson
    • Rater Rank 7,871
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    This was the type of wine I enjoy--I'm new at different types of wine but I definitely enjoy the fruity, mellow flavor.

    10/12/2006 Linda Krieger
    • Number of Ratings 1

    What a great Zin! Full bodied yet so smooth. Sure hope this one is in the Grab Bag!

    10/12/2006 Phyllis somma
    • Rater Rank 3,645
    • Number of Ratings 9
    • Average 5

    great, could tast the currant and black licorice, but not the grape jelly

    10/12/2006 Stacy Fresquez
    • Rater Rank 7,616
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 4

    some complexity

    10/13/2006 Mary Doshi
    • Rater Rank 7,862
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 2

    excellant!

    10/13/2006 Kathy Kolinski
    • Rater Rank 7,610
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 4

    We aren't big zinfandel fans, but we liked this.

    10/15/2006 JAMES WILLIAMS
    • Rater Rank 2,649
    • Number of Ratings 13
    • Average 3

    Arrived with a dry cork.

    10/17/2006 KATHLEEN KARSKO
    • Rater Rank 7,594
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 2

    My wife even liked it. She doesn't usually drink reds. Therefore, it deserves the highest

    10/17/2006 JOHN KIRK
    • Rater Rank 4,057
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 4

    I prefer sweeter wines or fruitier wines. This was very dry and bitter.

    10/20/2006 Jean Davenport
    • Rater Rank 8,180
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 2

    I'm not much of a wine taster. All I can tell you is how I liked it.

    10/20/2006 Clement Joseph
    • Number of Ratings 1

    I truly enjoyed your choice of Zin that you selected for me to try. I look forward to trying more of your choices.

    10/24/2006 Clarence Robinson
    • Rater Rank 8,149
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 5

    Pretty good--not as peppery as most Zins

    10/24/2006 Jana Astles
    • Rater Rank 6,964
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 4

    Great with steak. Loved the taste and aftertaste.

    10/24/2006 Debi Kannegieter
    • Rater Rank 12
    • Number of Ratings 44
    • Average 4

    I grew up with wine always in the house. If it was home wine or neighbors', we also had Mogan David available. Thi is a fun wine but not full bodied enough. Thank you.

    10/24/2006 Viola Gallina
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Too sharp. Disappointing, Zinfandel is one of my favorite wines.

    10/24/2006 Jane Bonardi
    • Rater Rank 1,448
    • Number of Ratings 5
    • Average 2

    Enjoyed alone with company. An excellent sipping wine that is smooth and deep without beign too tough. Very nice Zin.

    10/26/2006 Alexa Motley
    • Rater Rank 7,728
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    Very good with spicy green chile chicken casserole

    10/27/2006 E. Serna
    • Rater Rank 8,120
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    hard to vote , i like merlots pinot and cabs. love black licorice but did not taste it

    10/27/2006 Gordon Harrington
    • Rater Rank 6,489
    • Number of Ratings 6
    • Average 3

    Fruity and dry at the same time....awesome!

    11/20/2006 Laurie Naughton
    • Rater Rank 7,141
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 4

    mediocre at best........do not enjoy California wines because of their simplicity.

    12/02/2006 Jill
    • Rater Rank 6,391
    • Number of Ratings 6
    • Average 2

    Did not much enjoy this one. No depth, too sweet. Almost effervescent, but unpleasantly so. Not TERRIBLE, and managed to finish the bottle. But would not buy again, for sure.

    12/27/2006 Brent Wegner
    • Rater Rank 348
    • Number of Ratings 38
    • Average 3

    Did not much enjoy this one. No depth, too sweet. Almost effervescent, but unpleasantly so. Not TERRIBLE, and managed to finish the bottle. But would not buy again, for sure.

    12/28/2006 Brent Wegner
    • Rater Rank 348
    • Number of Ratings 38
    • Average 3
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