J. Rickards Winery

Old Vine Zinfandel, 1908 Brignole Vineyard

9.134 ratings
9.22 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, 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
Boris Mathiszik

Great Zin, very smooth, well rounded.

Great Zin, very smooth, well rounded.

Jan 1st, 2016
Marilu Sanchez

nice balance wine :)

nice balance wine :)

Jan 15th, 2015
Chase Heibel

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, 2023
Todd Portnowitz

Not 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
Jacob Johnston

Juicy and delicious

Juicy and delicious

Jul 8th, 2020
Andy Hock

Beautiful died red fruit and pepper. Well balanced

Beautiful died red fruit and pepper. Well balanced

May 23rd, 2019
Kidhack

Old nom wine.

Old nom wine.

Oct 21st, 2016
Emily Anne

Just as good as last time 👌🏼

Just as good as last time 👌🏼

Oct 1st, 2016
Emily Anne

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
Jared Mayron

Dry, good finish

Dry, good finish

Jul 3rd, 2016