Motto Zinfandel
Motto Zinfandel: bold California red, poured by the glass and the case.
The story behind Motto
Motto is a value minded California label, and Zinfandel is the grape that makes the most sense under it. Zinfandel is the state's signature red: thick skinned, generous with fruit, and prone to high alcohol when left to hang. The best versions balance that ripeness with real acidity, which is what keeps a $12.99 bottle from turning into syrup. Motto leans toward the crowd pleasing side of that style, jammy and forward, built to drink young.
We have poured California Zinfandel behind this counter for three decades, and the pattern holds. People want a red that stands up to grilled meat, tomato sauce, and a backyard. Motto Zinfandel does that without asking you to think about it. Serve it slightly cool, around 60 to 65 degrees, and give it a few minutes in the glass.
Explore the Motto range
Three Motto reds on the shelf, all priced for a Tuesday night. The Zinfandel is the one we reach for with barbecue.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motto Zinfandel 750mL | Red wine | 750mL | Jammy, ripe, full bodied; the barbecue and pizza red |
| Motto Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Red wine | 750mL | Darker fruit, firm tannin; steak and burger weight |
| Motto Red Blend 750mL | Red wine | 750mL | Soft, easy, crowd pleasing; the party red |
Which Motto is right for you?
Motto Zinfandel is $12.99 for a 750mL bottle, and the Cabernet Sauvignon and Red Blend each run $8.99. That is everyday drinking money for a California red, which is the whole point of the label. Buy one to try with dinner, or take a case for a cookout and stop thinking about it. Call the store at (631) 343-7200 and we will check stock before you drive over.
Ripe fruit and body that hold up to charred meat and smoke.
Soft and easy at $8.99, built for a crowd and a cooler.
Firmer tannin and darker fruit for a grilled steak.
Motto cocktails and pairings
Zinfandel wants fat, char, and tomato. Keep the bottle cool and the food loud.