Michael David Winery
Earthquake Lodi Zinfandel
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits, spice, oak and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of plum and cherry with smoky vanilla oak, pepper and cacao wrapped in generous acidity. Fine sweet tannins, long finish, great structure ending with fruit, cedar, spice and slight earthy tones. Good value!
Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits, spice, oak and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of plum and cherry with smoky vanilla oak, pepper and cacao wrapped in generous acidity. Fine sweet tannins, long finish, great structure ending with fruit, cedar, spice and slight earthy tones. Good value!
Sep 30th, 2023
Big and dark. Heavy handed on the oak.
Big and dark. Heavy handed on the oak.
May 8th, 2023Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits, spice, oak and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of plum and cherry with smoky vanilla oak, pepper and cacao wrapped in generous acidity. Fine sweet tannins, long finish, great structure ending with fruit, cedar, spice and slight earthy tones. Good value!
Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits, spice, oak and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of plum and cherry with smoky vanilla oak, pepper and cacao wrapped in generous acidity. Fine sweet tannins, long finish, great structure ending with fruit, cedar, spice and slight earthy tones. Good value!
Oct 22nd, 2022
This wine is completely dark, in color, aromas and taste. On the nose, loads of big, black, burly, brambly fruit, with a healthy dollop of smoky sage and what I can only call burnt cinnamon. The palate offers brawn and blackberries paving a roadway for licorice and spice. Pair it with anything off the grill, especially tri-tip or rib eye.
This wine is completely dark, in color, aromas and taste. On the nose, loads of big, black, burly, brambly fruit, with a healthy dollop of smoky sage and what I can only call burnt cinnamon. The palate offers brawn and blackberries paving a roadway for licorice and spice. Pair it with anything off the grill, especially tri-tip or rib eye.
Nov 10th, 2017
Deep purple in color with a short purplish rim.
Sweet nose of cherry pie, sweet plums, black currants, dried figs, blackberries, raisins, earth, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, medicine, coffee, chocolates and peppercorn.
Full-bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate, and extremely fruity, with blackberries, black plums, raisins, sweet cherries, dried figs, cooked strawberries, vanilla, cloves, cedar, spices, earth, light vegetables, herbs, beef jerky and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins, tangy cranberries and bitter vegetables.
This California Zinfandel, from the house of Michael David, is always enjoyable. Well-balanced with mild complexity.
Good as a sipping wine and for parties. Good right out of the bottle, and better as it opens up.
I enjoyed sipping on it, all by itself, by the pool. Would also pair nicely with BBQ lamb or a burger. Might be too fruity for some...
15% alcohol by volume.
Deep purple in color with a short purplish rim.
Sweet nose of cherry pie, sweet plums, black currants, dried figs, blackberries, raisins, earth, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, medicine, coffee, chocolates and peppercorn.
Full-bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate, and extremely fruity, with blackberries, black plums, raisins, sweet cherries, dried figs, cooked strawberries, vanilla, cloves, cedar, spices, earth, light vegetables, herbs, beef jerky and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins, tangy cranberries and bitter vegetables.
This California Zinfandel, from the house of Michael David, is always enjoyable. Well-balanced with mild complexity.
Good as a sipping wine and for parties. Good right out of the bottle, and better as it opens up.
I enjoyed sipping on it, all by itself, by the pool. Would also pair nicely with BBQ lamb or a burger. Might be too fruity for some...
15% alcohol by volume.
Very different for a Zinfandel, almost as big as a traditional Cab. Awesome flavor with a little zing on the finish. Would DEFINITELY buy again, I haven't been anything but impressed with his wines
Very different for a Zinfandel, almost as big as a traditional Cab. Awesome flavor with a little zing on the finish. Would DEFINITELY buy again, I haven't been anything but impressed with his wines
8 people found it helpfulJan 7th, 2014
Very good zin. Should go well with the pulled pork we have been smoking all day.
Very good zin. Should go well with the pulled pork we have been smoking all day.
4 people found it helpfulNov 9th, 2014Awesome wine. Really glad I got to try it again. Deep, rich, complex flavor with a silky smooth finish. Would buy anytime if it wasn't expensive lol
Awesome wine. Really glad I got to try it again. Deep, rich, complex flavor with a silky smooth finish. Would buy anytime if it wasn't expensive lol
4 people found it helpfulMay 8th, 2014
Way too sweet. Couldn't drink much of this one
Way too sweet. Couldn't drink much of this one
2 people found it helpfulMay 22nd, 2014
Need some hearty food to go with this one. Spicy, bacon, dusty.
Need some hearty food to go with this one. Spicy, bacon, dusty.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 4th, 2014