J. Rickards Winery
Old Vine Zinfandel, 1908 Brignole Vineyard
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Great Zin, very smooth, well rounded.
Great Zin, very smooth, well rounded.
Jan 1st, 2016
These 111 year old vines are still producing, with the help of J. Rickards, nicely balanced wines that are a great representation of northern Sonoma County Zinfandel. Clean dark ruby color with medium nose of gingerbread and dark fruit. Although high alcohol, the soft tannins and high acid create a nice mouth feel with lingering warmth. The tastes of cranberry, blackberry jam, cinnamon & dark chocolate are medium lived but there is a lingering of spices. Overall, a very enjoyable wine that I would happy to revisit over and over.
These 111 year old vines are still producing, with the help of J. Rickards, nicely balanced wines that are a great representation of northern Sonoma County Zinfandel. Clean dark ruby color with medium nose of gingerbread and dark fruit. Although high alcohol, the soft tannins and high acid create a nice mouth feel with lingering warmth. The tastes of cranberry, blackberry jam, cinnamon & dark chocolate are medium lived but there is a lingering of spices. Overall, a very enjoyable wine that I would happy to revisit over and over.
Oct 16th, 2023Not normally a big Zinfandel fan but this was a nice bottle. Really improved with food.
Not normally a big Zinfandel fan but this was a nice bottle. Really improved with food.
Jan 23rd, 2022
Beautiful died red fruit and pepper. Well balanced
Beautiful died red fruit and pepper. Well balanced
May 23rd, 2019
Smooth dry zin, little bit of spice and maybe cherry? Good choice when it's hot out but you still want red.
Smooth dry zin, little bit of spice and maybe cherry? Good choice when it's hot out but you still want red.
Jul 12th, 2016