Marietta Cellars, Zinfandel "Román" North Coast 2022

Pairs with: Barbecue ribs, wood-fired pizza with sausage, or aged cheddar and dried cherries.

Good for: Lively dinners with friends, weekend feasts, and evenings that call for something generous and expressive.

Grape: 100% estate-grown Zinfandel grapes.

I am from: North Coast, California, USA

The Story

I come from Marietta Cellars, a winery built on the belief that great wines begin in the vineyard and are best shaped by restraint in the cellar. My name, Román, is a nod to tradition — a wine rooted in California’s historic Zinfandel plantings and crafted from estate-grown fruit across the North Coast. Here, warm days bring ripeness and depth, while cooler influences preserve balance and lift. I’m made with minimal intervention, allowing the character of the grapes and the place they come from to take center stage.

Why You’ll Love Me

I greet you with inviting aromas of ripe blackberry, black cherry, and baking spice, layered with hints of pepper and dried herbs. On the palate, I’m plush and full of personality — juicy dark fruit balanced by freshness and soft, well-integrated tannins. My finish is long and satisfying, with a savory edge that keeps me from ever feeling heavy. I’m a Zinfandel that knows how to have fun while still minding my manners — bold, polished, and always welcome at the table.