Challis Lane

Old Vine California Zinfandel

8.670 ratings
8.51 pro ratings
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
Jonathan Udkow

Import & Logistics, CA Sales Manager Pacific Prime WIne

8.5

Haven't had much Zin recently but this definitely brings back memories. First off, I appreciate that it's not overcooked. Ton of cocao and dark chocolate on the first sip. Nose is black cherry, a bit of cooked fruit. Also hints of Eucalyptus and nutmeg. Nice and open on the pallet. Ready to drink, tannins are nice and soft. Bit of mint and bruised plum on the finish.

Haven't had much Zin recently but this definitely brings back memories. First off, I appreciate that it's not overcooked. Ton of cocao and dark chocolate on the first sip. Nose is black cherry, a bit of cooked fruit. Also hints of Eucalyptus and nutmeg. Nice and open on the pallet. Ready to drink, tannins are nice and soft. Bit of mint and bruised plum on the finish.

2 people found it helpfulMay 31st, 2014
Patrick Wang

Smooth, luscious. Would drink again A++++

Smooth, luscious. Would drink again A++++

1 person found it helpfulAug 29th, 2014
Ray Quirolgico

A really nice California old vine Zin: almost sweet like a mixed berry pie to balance the robust scent. Surprisingly solid with a bowl of very spicy chili ramen - sips and slurps!

A really nice California old vine Zin: almost sweet like a mixed berry pie to balance the robust scent. Surprisingly solid with a bowl of very spicy chili ramen - sips and slurps!

Mar 18th, 2023
Ray Quirolgico

Mellow and slightly sweet aroma that yielded to a deep, dark, robust, almost smoky flavor: the kind of richness you would expect from a California Old Vine Zin. Exactly what I wanted with a spicy entree.

Mellow and slightly sweet aroma that yielded to a deep, dark, robust, almost smoky flavor: the kind of richness you would expect from a California Old Vine Zin. Exactly what I wanted with a spicy entree.

Dec 31st, 2019
David McIlvaine

Good taste for the price, goes down smooth.

Good taste for the price, goes down smooth.

Jul 22nd, 2019
Ryan

Great value

Great value

May 24th, 2019
Claudia N.

Pretty good with pasta and sauce.

Pretty good with pasta and sauce.

Mar 5th, 2018
Qian He

It’s all right. Never a Zinfandel fan, to be fair…

It’s all right. Never a Zinfandel fan, to be fair…

Oct 8th, 2017
Timothy Schmidt

Cherries and cedar smell. Mild spicy red fruit taste. The price makes it all that much better.

Cherries and cedar smell. Mild spicy red fruit taste. The price makes it all that much better.

Oct 3rd, 2017
Drew Watkins

2/18/14

2/18/14

Oct 3rd, 2017