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Napa Cellars Zinfandel
Napa Cellars · California · United States
$19.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 84-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Ripe dark berries and plum with cherry, soft tannins, clove, mocha and a toasted finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like California Zinfandel that is plush and fruit-forward but not aggressively tannic.
Why buy it
A recognizable Napa producer, verified Napa Valley appellation, and a style that works well with grilled meats, barbecue and hearty weeknight meals.
Best for
Shoppers looking for a full-flavored red that feels a little more generous than Pinot Noir but softer and juicier than many Napa Cabernets.
Style
Dry, medium-full to full-bodied Napa Valley Zinfandel with juicy black and red fruit, warm spice and moderate oak.
Drinks like
Dry Creek Zinfandel, Lodi old-vine Zinfandel, ripe California red blends
Experience level
Easy for newer red-wine drinkers, with enough Napa Valley character for regular Zinfandel fans.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
chicken cacciatore · well-seasoned steak with fresh basil · grilled ribs or burgers · beef burritos
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- 20 minutes if recently purchased or served young; otherwise a few minutes in the glass is enough.
- Glassware:
- Universal red or Cabernet/Zinfandel glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Drink current releases while the ripe fruit is fresh; not intended as a long-cellar selection unless a specific vintage is known.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days with the cork replaced and the bottle kept cool.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Napa Cellars Zinfandel is a rich, approachable Napa Valley red with ripe plum, dark cherry, blackberry and boysenberry fruit, accented by clove, gingerbread, mocha and toasty oak. Juicy fruit, balanced acidity and soft tannins make it a natural choice for steak, barbecue and tomato-braised chicken.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Zinfandel
- Grapes
- 93% Zinfandel, 6% Petite Sirah, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Producer
- Napa Cellars
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.9%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Joe Shirley
- Vineyard source:
- Producer's 2017 sheet states grapes were hand-selected from warmer Napa Valley areas including St. Helena, Yountville, Oak Knoll and Calistoga.
- Vessel:
- Oak barrels; the 2017 sheet specifies French and American oak.
About the winery · Napa Cellars ›
Napa Cellars presents itself as a Napa Valley classic since 1976, based in Oakville. The winery focuses on wines that tell the story of Napa Valley, using estate vineyards and partner grower sites. Its Classic Collection is positioned around balanced wines with ripe fruit and clear varietal character. Producer materials name veteran winemaker Joe Shirley and describe a gentle, vineyard-focused approach.
Critic reviews
84/100Wine Enthusiast
“Fruity and soft, with berry, cola and spice flavors; suggested for barbecue, burgers or beef burritos.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Napa Cellars Zinfandel dry or sweet?
- Napa Cellars Zinfandel is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Napa Cellars Zinfandel taste like?
- Ripe dark berries and plum with cherry, soft tannins, clove, mocha and a toasted finish.
- What food pairs with Napa Cellars Zinfandel?
- It pairs well with Chicken cacciatore, Well-seasoned steak with fresh basil, Grilled ribs or burgers and Beef burritos.
- How should I serve Napa Cellars Zinfandel?
- Serve at 60-65°F. 20 minutes if recently purchased or served young; otherwise a few minutes in the glass is enough. Glass: Universal red or Cabernet/Zinfandel glass.
- Is Napa Cellars Zinfandel a good value?
- At $19.99 it carries a verified 84-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Napa Cellars Zinfandel?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.9% alcohol by volume.