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Old Vine Zin Lodi Zinfandel

8.7293 ratings
9.02 pro ratings
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Brian Ager

Smoky blackberry jam, hints of toasted oak and allspice. Well balanced with firm tannins and not too sweet as some Zins are. Paired perfectly with roasted rosemary/smoked paprika chicken and potatoes! ($8) [11/21/16]

Smoky blackberry jam, hints of toasted oak and allspice. Well balanced with firm tannins and not too sweet as some Zins are. Paired perfectly with roasted rosemary/smoked paprika chicken and potatoes! ($8) [11/21/16]

3 people found it helpfulNov 22nd, 2016
Alex Diaz

Flavorful, refreshing, excellent with filet mignon and Brussels sprouts

Flavorful, refreshing, excellent with filet mignon and Brussels sprouts

Feb 21st, 2022
Cory Yost

Nice and easy drinking Zion. Rich flavour and round tannins.

Nice and easy drinking Zion. Rich flavour and round tannins.

Sep 28th, 2020
Eric Kleeman

Nice fruity nose, pepper and spice initially, then toasted oak with a jammy, long-lasting, pleasant finish.

Nice fruity nose, pepper and spice initially, then toasted oak with a jammy, long-lasting, pleasant finish.

Aug 8th, 2020
Diana Sabo

Enjoyed 2018 vintage on July 18, 2020

Enjoyed 2018 vintage on July 18, 2020

Jul 18th, 2020
Chris A

Steady and dependable, bold old Zin brings it: mature and fruit forward bold big red fruit makes that initial entry and stays all the way thru finish.

Steady and dependable, bold old Zin brings it: mature and fruit forward bold big red fruit makes that initial entry and stays all the way thru finish.

Jul 4th, 2020
Joshua Daniels

Soft, smooth, easy zin. Black cherry, red fruit, earthy, late developing black peppery spice

Soft, smooth, easy zin. Black cherry, red fruit, earthy, late developing black peppery spice

Mar 2nd, 2018
Azumi Kubota

Apr 17th, 2017
Valery Webb

Jammy, harsh bite for me. Probably better with a meat dish but not as a drinking wine.

Jammy, harsh bite for me. Probably better with a meat dish but not as a drinking wine.

Dec 26th, 2016
Kathryn Joffred

2013

Nov 10th, 2016