Gnekow Family Winery

Campus Oaks Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel

8.915 ratings
-no 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
darling girl

A fun, fruity zin with great jammy flavor. The finish is silky. A bit lighter than I prefer, but very acceptable based on price.

A fun, fruity zin with great jammy flavor. The finish is silky. A bit lighter than I prefer, but very acceptable based on price.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2018
Jackson Swearer

Following advice from other reviewers, I agree this is better slightly chilled. Leather and red berries on the nose and palate. Pepper on the end - much more after chilling slightly than at room temp. Light mouthfeel and medium/low tannins. Not as complex as many great OVZs. Imminently drinkable. Unremarkable accompanying tomato-based pasta, and it didn’t hold up to a flavorful cheese course either. Okay, but not great.

Following advice from other reviewers, I agree this is better slightly chilled. Leather and red berries on the nose and palate. Pepper on the end - much more after chilling slightly than at room temp. Light mouthfeel and medium/low tannins. Not as complex as many great OVZs. Imminently drinkable. Unremarkable accompanying tomato-based pasta, and it didn’t hold up to a flavorful cheese course either. Okay, but not great.

Feb 11th, 2020
JFP
9.0

2013. Very hard to find. Very nice.

2013. Very hard to find. Very nice.

Aug 22nd, 2019
Lorraine Cancellieri

Dark berry and jammy. Slight sweetness. Improved after being slightly chilled.

Dark berry and jammy. Slight sweetness. Improved after being slightly chilled.

Aug 11th, 2018
Kristin Cancellieri

Ruby color and flabby if drinking at room temp. Chilled slightly brings out jammy cherry notes and smoothness.

Ruby color and flabby if drinking at room temp. Chilled slightly brings out jammy cherry notes and smoothness.

Aug 10th, 2018
Joshua Sigler

If this is old vine, then call me miles Davis. Perfectly smooth drinking wine.

If this is old vine, then call me miles Davis. Perfectly smooth drinking wine.

Apr 9th, 2018
Jackie Hetue Trudell

Excellent Zinfindal

Excellent Zinfindal

Mar 20th, 2019
Libby Black

Libby had this 5 years ago

Libby had this 5 years ago

Jul 6th, 2019
David Stuart

David had this 5 years ago

David had this 5 years ago

Mar 9th, 2019
Sharon Ptacek-Krahn

Sharon had this 6 years ago

Sharon had this 6 years ago

Jul 21st, 2018