Legend Of The Vine

Porter Creek

Old Vine Mendocino County Carignane 2012

Opened up with supper expressive aromatics of red bramble fruit with a hint of stoniness. Juicy and open. A little grippy on the back. Another couple years and this should be hitting its stride. Always love this wine. Great value. Definitely a producer that should be better know, but is gladly sub rosa. — 10 years ago

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Rippon Vineyard

Mature Vine Lake Wanaka Pinot Noir 2008

Superb blend of typicity with regional characteristics. Taste those old vines... One of the best Central Otagos I've tasted, and there have been many. Drinking perfectly now but still plenty of life, no need to rush. Purchased in Vancouver August 2015 for ~$55. — 10 years ago

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Bogle Family Vineyards

Essential Old Vine California Zinfandel Blend 2012

Sweet, spicy, berry nose. Velvety, spicy, peppery with a touch of hot sauce on the finish. Rawk solid! — 11 years ago

Ginette
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Vine Hill Ranch

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

I drank this at their open house, and at the time I thought it was one of the best 2011's we tasted. This is another example of a wine that will have the "experts" pondering the 2011 vintage. This may be similar to a 2003 for selected wineries. I'll go on the record that I like it - a lot. — 10 years ago

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Bogle Family Vineyards

Old Vine California Zinfandel 2013

Full-bodied and fruit-forward without the syrupy sweetness of most inexpensive California zins. Great $11 beach wine and even better at home for $8.50 at Total Wine! — 10 years ago

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Bedrock Wine Co.

Old Vine Sonoma Valley Zinfandel 2011

Nice dark fruit with a very slight mint nose. Great brambly cherish fruit taste. Nice long finish with a bit of tannins at the end. Very nice and balanced. Having with Moroccan Spiced Spatchcock Grilled Chicken — 11 years ago

Predator

Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2013

One of my favorites — 10 years ago

Legend of the Vine

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Game of thrones-esque veen. Yas. — 11 years ago

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Porter Creek

Old Vine Sonoma County Zinfandel 2004

The third PCV wine opened the night of my birthday. This Zin is dense rich and sweet fruit with a bit of soft tannin. One of my favorite PCV zins. But getting old. — 12 years ago