Michael David Winery
7 Deadly Zins Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
Deep Ruby, purple hues, with aromas of dark fruits, spice, smoke and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of plum and blackberry with smoky oak, pepper and cacao wrapped in lively acidity. Fine firm tannins, medium finish, ending with fruit, smoke, spice and earthy tones. Drink now!
Deep Ruby, purple hues, with aromas of dark fruits, spice, smoke and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of plum and blackberry with smoky oak, pepper and cacao wrapped in lively acidity. Fine firm tannins, medium finish, ending with fruit, smoke, spice and earthy tones. Drink now!
Nov 4th, 2022
This 7 year old Zinfandel from Lodi is still drinking nicely.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Showing black fruits with wood, vanilla, chocolates, tobacco, peppercorn, spices, coffee and mocha.
Nice length on the finish with soft tannins.
Spicy and fruit forward.
15% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$15.
This 7 year old Zinfandel from Lodi is still drinking nicely.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Showing black fruits with wood, vanilla, chocolates, tobacco, peppercorn, spices, coffee and mocha.
Nice length on the finish with soft tannins.
Spicy and fruit forward.
15% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$15.
Dark ruby in color with a brick rim.
Nice fruity nose with black currants, cherries, vanilla, wood, black olives, tobacco leaf, light alcohol, earth, herbs, spices and black pepper.
Medium plus in body, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, eucalyptus, leather, balsamic vinaigrette, tobacco leaf, Mediterranean spices, herbs, earth, dark chocolates, graphite and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and spices.
This 6 year old Lodi Zinfandel is peaking now. It was worth waiting on it as it's way better than a fresh one. Showing a very complex nose and great balance. A wonderful sipping wine with great complexity.
Good right out of the bottle, but so much better after 2 hours in a decanter.
This 2011 vintage was not a good one, but it is drinking wonderfully now. Enjoyable by itself or with food. I paired it with light appetizers.
15% alcohol by volume.
$14.
Dark ruby in color with a brick rim.
Nice fruity nose with black currants, cherries, vanilla, wood, black olives, tobacco leaf, light alcohol, earth, herbs, spices and black pepper.
Medium plus in body, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, eucalyptus, leather, balsamic vinaigrette, tobacco leaf, Mediterranean spices, herbs, earth, dark chocolates, graphite and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and spices.
This 6 year old Lodi Zinfandel is peaking now. It was worth waiting on it as it's way better than a fresh one. Showing a very complex nose and great balance. A wonderful sipping wine with great complexity.
Good right out of the bottle, but so much better after 2 hours in a decanter.
This 2011 vintage was not a good one, but it is drinking wonderfully now. Enjoyable by itself or with food. I paired it with light appetizers.
15% alcohol by volume.
$14.
Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, plums, barnyard, oak, vanilla, cloves, smoke, bacon fat, spices and peppercorn.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cooked strawberries, spices, pencil lead, black pepper, leather, earth and spices.
Medium plus in finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.
This Zinfandel is a nice everyday red wine. Almost balanced with mild complexity. Needs a couple of years in the bottle to mature.
This Lodi Zinfandel was aged for 12 months in American Oak barrels.
15% alcohol by volume.
Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, plums, barnyard, oak, vanilla, cloves, smoke, bacon fat, spices and peppercorn.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cooked strawberries, spices, pencil lead, black pepper, leather, earth and spices.
Medium plus in finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.
This Zinfandel is a nice everyday red wine. Almost balanced with mild complexity. Needs a couple of years in the bottle to mature.
This Lodi Zinfandel was aged for 12 months in American Oak barrels.
15% alcohol by volume.
Deadly sins my ass... But then I'm not Catholic!!! This Zinfandel is like a psychotic dwarf, wielding a fruit edged axe, leaping around the inside of your mouth. Fat fruit, teeth staining character... But limited complexity. Price in Canada makes me think it should take me hours to drink a glass... US prices would make this a deeply satisfactory bottle, something that Oakenshield would quaff with deep satisfaction. Buy in the US and pay the import fees... Then get your dwarf on!!!!
Deadly sins my ass... But then I'm not Catholic!!! This Zinfandel is like a psychotic dwarf, wielding a fruit edged axe, leaping around the inside of your mouth. Fat fruit, teeth staining character... But limited complexity. Price in Canada makes me think it should take me hours to drink a glass... US prices would make this a deeply satisfactory bottle, something that Oakenshield would quaff with deep satisfaction. Buy in the US and pay the import fees... Then get your dwarf on!!!!
35 people found it helpfulSep 29th, 2013
Tasting Notes: Tobacco stains, rain-soaked cemetery earth, claustrophobia, and denim shirts. Intense, bloody finish. Pairs best with journals packed with tiny, precise, hand-printed letters in an alphabet you created, and knives.
Tasting Notes: Tobacco stains, rain-soaked cemetery earth, claustrophobia, and denim shirts. Intense, bloody finish. Pairs best with journals packed with tiny, precise, hand-printed letters in an alphabet you created, and knives.
15 people found it helpfulNov 10th, 2015
7 Deadly is a must have!!
7 Deadly is a must have!!
6 people found it helpfulNov 7th, 2012Robert Parker gave this new vintage 90 points for a good reason. Probably the best in years, and a sexy new label to show off in perfect timing! Enjoying this beyond expectations.
Robert Parker gave this new vintage 90 points for a good reason. Probably the best in years, and a sexy new label to show off in perfect timing! Enjoying this beyond expectations.
4 people found it helpfulDec 26th, 2014