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Lynmar Estate

Quail Hill Vineyard Old Vines Pinot Noir 2012

Still one of my favorite Pinots. Sad this is my last bottle. Really dark in color, lots of fruit left, hints of earth. Absolutely lovely. — 8 years ago

Williams Selyem

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 1988

Beautiful drinking now at 29 years old. Supple, soft with plenty of fruit. Long rich finish. Drinks well now but will hold there for the couple years. — 8 years ago

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Wonderment Wines

Burton Ranch Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2012

dark red colors in the glass with initial flavors of cherry pie followed by pepper and spice. The tannins are youthful and provide a powerful finish to this classic Zinfandel. — 9 years ago

Chris Young
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Tonti Family Wines

Russian River Valley Old Vine Zinfandel 2012

Dry, very smooth, quite good with C's spinach and chive linguine dish — 9 years ago

Woodenhead

Martinelli Road Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2008

Almost ripe cherries, boysenberries. Dusty medium tannins. Lovely wine. — 10 years ago

St. Francis Winery

Bacchi Vineyard Old Vines Zinfandel 2012

Really excellent. Smooth and smoky, with little of the Zin hotness. Fills your sinuses in a great way. — 10 years ago

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Hartford

Jolene's Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2012

Bill Griffis brought this to family dinner. Dad thinks bell pepper. — 11 years ago

Hartford

Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2011

Deep, inky purple in the glass with generous blackberry flavors and a spicy, tannic finish. Never met a Hartford Zin I didnt like... — 11 years ago

Battaglini Estate Wines

Old Vines Zinfandel 2005

Deep baked raisiny goodness across a sweet baked goods nose of late harvest fruit. Pleasantly acidic across a complex and lasting palate. Deep bourbon body with astringent finish. Embrace the deep old vine. Keeps getting better. — 8 years ago

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Hartford Family Winery

Highwire Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2014

Deep purple beauty with muddled black fruit, menthol, and graphite on the nose....a mouthful of stewed plum, white pepper, and oak shadings precede a decent tannic kick.... — 8 years ago

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Rochioli

Estate Grown Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2000

I had this one laying around for a while thinking it was too old to drink. I never had an incentive to open it especially considering the vintage. I expected to pour this down the drain and was I ever wrong! Loads of fresh fruit and the age has softened any hard edges. Very pleasantly surprised — 10 years ago

Sierra Trails

Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2012

Very good with ham at Christmas dinner — 10 years ago

Joseph Swan Vineyards

Saralee's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Old school Pinot.
Deeeelicious.....
— 10 years ago

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Gamba

Moratto Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2012

Love it at miller union! — 11 years ago

Joseph Swan Vineyards

Zeigler Vineyard Zinfandel 2009

One of the best Zins out there in my opinion. Great balance from 90 yr old vines grown on Olivet Rd. — 11 years ago

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Joseph Swan Vineyards

Côtes du Rosa Russian River Valley Carignan 2012

12.5% old vine carignan, really fresh and juicy, tastes French! — 12 years ago

Gamba

Starr Road Ranch Old Vine Zinfandel 2014

My favorite Zin. — 8 years ago

Shay, Velma and 3 others liked this

Lynmar Estate

Old Vines Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2014

Great way to start the weekend. — 8 years ago

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James liked this

Streicker

Ironstone Block Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Mid Ruby. Nose screams Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon. Quality at that. Herbaceous brambly cedary notes with some black fruits but essentially savoury. Medium powdery tannins with medium - acid with a persistent finish. Drink now or cellar for another 5 years. — 9 years ago

Ira, Scorewine and 2 others liked this

Mayo Family Winery

Ricci Vineyard Reserve Old Vines Zinfandel

Exuberant cherries, high acidity, long finish — 10 years ago

Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Old Vines Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2013

Clove. Star anise. Warmth. The acid that holds this wine together is stunning. At 15.7 abv (shows a little on the nose, but more on the finish) this is not a shy wine. Kudos Mike for giving 0 F's and making balanced killer Cali old vine zin. — 10 years ago

Anthony, LM and 1 other liked this

Moss Wood

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Amazing wine from @Robert Mackie's cellar, looking forward to sharing the bottle we brought back with my old man... Rivals any of the best Cali cabs out there! — 11 years ago

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Gamba

Starr Road Ranch Moratto Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2011

Big bold and beautiful. The bouquet flies out of the glass. My little brother introduced to Gamba and loved it since. The 2011 Starr Road brings everything black in fruit. Black cherry, blackberry, black raspberry and even a little bit of black currant. Mellow tannins give a lasting finish that slides down like liquid silk. — 11 years ago

Gamba

Gamba Estate Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2005

Holy cow, this was good. Liquid blackberry pie with loads of balanced structure. I wouldn't have guessed it was 9 years old. — 11 years ago

Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Papera Ranch Zinfandel 2011

Old vine Papera form Carlisle. De Lic Ious!! — 12 years ago