Michael David Winery
Earthquake Lodi Zinfandel
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
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.
Opened up for Jon and Sue. They loved its smooth fruity flavor. Jon noted vanilla and burnt oak, spices. Both Sue /Jon/Chelsea drank 2014
Opened up for Jon and Sue. They loved its smooth fruity flavor. Jon noted vanilla and burnt oak, spices. Both Sue /Jon/Chelsea drank 2014
Feb 22nd, 2020
med body with jammy notes , lighter than i thought with the high 15 % abv but still smooth
med body with jammy notes , lighter than i thought with the high 15 % abv but still smooth
Feb 6th, 2018
Amazing wine. Drunk in nashville at Matt Cameron’s funeral
Amazing wine. Drunk in nashville at Matt Cameron’s funeral
Nov 20th, 2017
(N) $22.99. For the price, does not deliver.
(N) $22.99. For the price, does not deliver.
Nov 8th, 2017Favorite at Stone Summit. $33. 25% off Wednesday’s.
Favorite at Stone Summit. $33. 25% off Wednesday’s.
Sep 21st, 2017
Deep red violet glass with translucent crimson rim. Big deep nose of cassis, prune, licorice, plum. blackberry, black cherry, black plum, tobacco, leather, cedar and a hint of vanilla. Smooth medium body palate with medium acid of slightly sweet dark cocoa, cassis, the black fruits, and black pepper. Soft small chalky tannins lead to a pleasing long finish of black pepper with toffee hints. Decant for a while to open aromas. Very good balance and structure make this a very good value at 21.99 USD.
Deep red violet glass with translucent crimson rim. Big deep nose of cassis, prune, licorice, plum. blackberry, black cherry, black plum, tobacco, leather, cedar and a hint of vanilla. Smooth medium body palate with medium acid of slightly sweet dark cocoa, cassis, the black fruits, and black pepper. Soft small chalky tannins lead to a pleasing long finish of black pepper with toffee hints. Decant for a while to open aromas. Very good balance and structure make this a very good value at 21.99 USD.
Aug 31st, 2017