Ironstone Vineyards

Reserve Ancient Vine Rous Vineyard Zinfandel

8.617 ratings
8.83 pro ratings
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
Top Notes For
Randy Fuller

This deep ruby wine smells like a blackberry fire, all dark fruit, spice and smoke. There's a cinnamon aroma that should prove irresistible over the holidays. The flavors made me sit down the glass and say, “my god, that tastes good.” That doesn't happen often enough. Black cherry, sage, eucalyptus, cola, coffee grounds - its complex and savory. Oak is very present, but not a pest. The tannic structure doesn't go unnoticed, but stays pleasant enough for sipping. Pair it with pulled pork or a ham sandwich.

This deep ruby wine smells like a blackberry fire, all dark fruit, spice and smoke. There's a cinnamon aroma that should prove irresistible over the holidays. The flavors made me sit down the glass and say, “my god, that tastes good.” That doesn't happen often enough. Black cherry, sage, eucalyptus, cola, coffee grounds - its complex and savory. Oak is very present, but not a pest. The tannic structure doesn't go unnoticed, but stays pleasant enough for sipping. Pair it with pulled pork or a ham sandwich.

Nov 22nd, 2017
Neil Sanchez

Great. A little sweeter and less peppery than most Zins, def taste the stress of the vines in the details. Super smooth.

Great. A little sweeter and less peppery than most Zins, def taste the stress of the vines in the details. Super smooth.

Nov 24th, 2020
Ashley Eining

Too sweet for my liking.

Too sweet for my liking.

Oct 4th, 2020
Katie Koran

This a great "cozy wine" at a great "cozy wine" price. Its smooth and easy to drink. While richer and fruitier than I normally want, it's perfect for the night's where something more substantial is required - such as a cold and rainy Friday evening.

This a great "cozy wine" at a great "cozy wine" price. Its smooth and easy to drink. While richer and fruitier than I normally want, it's perfect for the night's where something more substantial is required - such as a cold and rainy Friday evening.

Feb 4th, 2017
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Mar 4th, 2020
Colin Yates

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8.0

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Feb 15th, 2017
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