Angeleno Wine Company
Old Vine Zinfandel
Clements Hills, Central Valley, California, USA
Angeleno Wine Company – Old-Vine Zinfandel, Süss Vineyard 2019
Clement Hills AVA, Lodi, California – USA 🇺🇸
Overview
This Zinfandel hails from organically farmed, century-old vines in Lodi’s Clement Hills AVA, a historic stronghold for California Zin. Angeleno keeps their natural winemaking philosophy at the forefront, allowing the terroir and vine age to speak with depth and authenticity.
Aromas & Flavors
Bold blackberry, boysenberry, and dried cranberry dominate the nose, wrapped in baking spice, clove, and a touch of smoke. On the palate, the fruit richness carries through with black plum, dark cherry, and mocha notes, lifted by savory spice and a faint earthy minerality.
Mouthfeel
Velvety, lush, and generous, with polished tannins and a structure that balances fruit power with elegance. A long, spice-laden finish rounds it off.
Winemaking Notes
• Vine age: ~100 years old, organically farmed.
• Fermentation: 100% whole-cluster, maximizing texture and aromatic lift.
• Aging: ~32 months in oak barrels.
• Bottled unfined and unfiltered, staying true to minimal-intervention style.
Food Pairing
Pairs beautifully with grilled ribeye, lamb chops, or smoky BBQ. Also shines with aged cheeses like Manchego or cheddar.
Verdict
A deep, terroir-driven Zinfandel with character, structure, and generosity. Proof that old-vine Zin can be both bold and refined.
Personal Pick Highlight
The 2019 vintage shows why this vineyard is special—ultra-limited, rooted in heritage, and expressive of place. A bottle that always sparks conversation at the table.
Angeleno Wine Company – Old-Vine Zinfandel, Süss Vineyard 2019
Clement Hills AVA, Lodi, California – USA 🇺🇸
Overview
This Zinfandel hails from organically farmed, century-old vines in Lodi’s Clement Hills AVA, a historic stronghold for California Zin. Angeleno keeps their natural winemaking philosophy at the forefront, allowing the terroir and vine age to speak with depth and authenticity.
Aromas & Flavors
Bold blackberry, boysenberry, and dried cranberry dominate the nose, wrapped in baking spice, clove, and a touch of smoke. On the palate, the fruit richness carries through with black plum, dark cherry, and mocha notes, lifted by savory spice and a faint earthy minerality.
Mouthfeel
Velvety, lush, and generous, with polished tannins and a structure that balances fruit power with elegance. A long, spice-laden finish rounds it off.
Winemaking Notes
• Vine age: ~100 years old, organically farmed.
• Fermentation: 100% whole-cluster, maximizing texture and aromatic lift.
• Aging: ~32 months in oak barrels.
• Bottled unfined and unfiltered, staying true to minimal-intervention style.
Food Pairing
Pairs beautifully with grilled ribeye, lamb chops, or smoky BBQ. Also shines with aged cheeses like Manchego or cheddar.
Verdict
A deep, terroir-driven Zinfandel with character, structure, and generosity. Proof that old-vine Zin can be both bold and refined.
Personal Pick Highlight
The 2019 vintage shows why this vineyard is special—ultra-limited, rooted in heritage, and expressive of place. A bottle that always sparks conversation at the table.
This is actually 100% Zinfandel sourced in collaboration with Bokisch Vineyards in Lodi, California. A fully certified green based on the farming sustainable practices from Old vines (+100 years) which provides a nice fruit-forward style Zin, long but not overly sweet and lingering finish. Plummy, dark cherry and some raisins too. Vanilla and some toasted notes were present. Very approachable.
This is actually 100% Zinfandel sourced in collaboration with Bokisch Vineyards in Lodi, California. A fully certified green based on the farming sustainable practices from Old vines (+100 years) which provides a nice fruit-forward style Zin, long but not overly sweet and lingering finish. Plummy, dark cherry and some raisins too. Vanilla and some toasted notes were present. Very approachable.
Nov 10th, 2024