Eminent Archon

Lodi Zinfandel

8.610 ratings

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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

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7.8

The first Lodi zin that's left me disappointed in a while. The nose had an alcoholic burn that started it badly, the acidity was out of balance with the tannin, creating a lean harsh structure. Flavor was a bit like an unripened strawberry. Got better as it breathed ... But not much

The first Lodi zin that's left me disappointed in a while. The nose had an alcoholic burn that started it badly, the acidity was out of balance with the tannin, creating a lean harsh structure. Flavor was a bit like an unripened strawberry. Got better as it breathed ... But not much

1 person found it helpfulJan 6th, 2016

8.9

Drank in September 2023. At 6 years old this Zinfandel was very smooth and balanced. Just a hint of pepper on the palate. Paired well with grilled food

Drank in September 2023. At 6 years old this Zinfandel was very smooth and balanced. Just a hint of pepper on the palate. Paired well with grilled food

Sep 15th, 2023

8.1

Good value wine

Good value wine

Nov 9th, 2017

8.7

My wife and her friend loved this wine. It was a bit too sweet for my taste. Lacked the bold flavor of most Zinfandels I'm used to from this region.

My wife and her friend loved this wine. It was a bit too sweet for my taste. Lacked the bold flavor of most Zinfandels I'm used to from this region.

Apr 30th, 2017

9.0

This is a great red. I let air for 5 hours. Very smooth. Full of fruit. Surprised how low a rating it has received.

This is a great red. I let air for 5 hours. Very smooth. Full of fruit. Surprised how low a rating it has received.

Mar 25th, 2017

9.0

Loved it with our chicken quesadilla.

Loved it with our chicken quesadilla.

Nov 27th, 2016

8.8

Nice table wine. Very happy with it

Nice table wine. Very happy with it

May 25th, 2016

7.5

Pure alcohol and acidity with improper balance. Not at all what I would expect from a Lodi Zin.

Pure alcohol and acidity with improper balance. Not at all what I would expect from a Lodi Zin.

Feb 24th, 2016

9.5

Trevor had this 2 years ago

Trevor had this 2 years ago

Jul 1st, 2022

8.9

Scott had this 6 years ago

Scott had this 6 years ago

Aug 25th, 2018