Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel

Opened to use in ragu and was shocked how much we liked it. Someone must have brought it over (Jim?)

Thick and jammy. A bit boozy but good!

Black fruits and strawberries flavors, full bodied an high acidity . Pairing with grilled red meets and potatoes au gratin

While I can't quite meet the WE critic who gave this wine 92 points, I definitely agree that is "liberally spiced with oak." In fact, when I first opened the bottle, all I got was this liberal spice, and even more heat (15.4% ABV)! The pepper and alcohol overpowered everything. Then tonight I revisited it and I'm glad I did. The wine had mellowed the eff out, revealing beautiful cherry and strawberry fruit flavors, along with cinnamon, chocolate and sweet pipe tobacco. 100% Zinfandel. 9/7/22.

After opening very smooth. Definitely buying another.

Good deal at Costco. Weighty bottle with painted on cool bricks 🧱 on it. Deep red color. Maybe a slight edge of rust like a brick. Aroma is perfumed and floral for a Zin. Some ripe fruits also come through. Flavors are ripe, jammy and classic OVZ. Has a nice chewy and dry finish though. Light handed with the oak and the Zinfandel flavors really shine through. Black fruits, tar, and some black peppercorns. Not quite the complexity of the best Sierra Foothills Zins, but really enjoyable Lodi OVZ. This would pair with grill or smoked meats🥩 quite nicely. Classic.

Really enjoyed this one. Tempted to give it a higher score

2018- a little sweeter and more bright fruit than you expect from a Lodi old vine Zin. Still has a strong peppery finish with hints of woodiness.

Carl had this a year ago

Randy had this 2 years ago