Predator
Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
This Zinfandel from Predator makes me feel like I’m on a stroll through Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, stalked by flavors of tobacco, jam, cherry, spice, and everything nice. Umpa Lumpa’s chanting songs of intoxication and merriment lull me into bliss. This Zinfandel is the golden ticket.
This Zinfandel from Predator makes me feel like I’m on a stroll through Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, stalked by flavors of tobacco, jam, cherry, spice, and everything nice. Umpa Lumpa’s chanting songs of intoxication and merriment lull me into bliss. This Zinfandel is the golden ticket.
1 person found it helpfulMay 26th, 2020
Very light body for a Zin—thin with more red color than I expect from a zin. VERY smoky/peppery. Very alcoholic tasting. Nothing I expect from a zin. I’m not going to finish it.
Very light body for a Zin—thin with more red color than I expect from a zin. VERY smoky/peppery. Very alcoholic tasting. Nothing I expect from a zin. I’m not going to finish it.
Jun 12th, 2021Dry, good unaerated, smoke ‘n oak, medium-bodied, decent tannins and a bit of fruit. Likely good for mulling.
Dry, good unaerated, smoke ‘n oak, medium-bodied, decent tannins and a bit of fruit. Likely good for mulling.
Nov 26th, 2020
Very good - berry and cedar - finishes dry.
Very good - berry and cedar - finishes dry.
Oct 17th, 2020Pretty light for a Zin. Lots of spicy, hint of smoke.
Pretty light for a Zin. Lots of spicy, hint of smoke.
Oct 16th, 2020
Really good and weird - you want an ‘interesting red’ hooo boy
Really good and weird - you want an ‘interesting red’ hooo boy
Jul 22nd, 2020This was delicious. If it was $60 a bottle, I would give it a 7.5-8. But it’s only $15, so it gets an A! Wasn’t as light as a typical red zin. I would enjoy this year round. This is going to be a great weekday sipper.
This was delicious. If it was $60 a bottle, I would give it a 7.5-8. But it’s only $15, so it gets an A! Wasn’t as light as a typical red zin. I would enjoy this year round. This is going to be a great weekday sipper.
Apr 24th, 2020
Honestly...purchased this wine for pallet training and honing blinding skills....but this is a nice diversion from the acid and tannin bombs we’ve been having. Stewed jammy fruits, peach yogurt and some wintergreen. Nice change of pace and quite enjoyable
Honestly...purchased this wine for pallet training and honing blinding skills....but this is a nice diversion from the acid and tannin bombs we’ve been having. Stewed jammy fruits, peach yogurt and some wintergreen. Nice change of pace and quite enjoyable
Apr 15th, 2020
Bold, fruity with just the right amount of smokiness. Like sipping it by itself but have also paired with with beef and Chicken Marsala.
Bold, fruity with just the right amount of smokiness. Like sipping it by itself but have also paired with with beef and Chicken Marsala.
Mar 31st, 2020