Ministry of the Vinterior

The Messenger Old Vine Zinfandel

8.825 ratings
8.44 pro ratings
Amador County, Sierra Foothills, 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
Will Atkinson

Little flabby

Little flabby

Jun 11th, 2015
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.4

Ok but a little off to me. Maybe just the balance but acidity missing behind the fruit. Short finish.

Ok but a little off to me. Maybe just the balance but acidity missing behind the fruit. Short finish.

Mar 3rd, 2015
Randy McCoy

Allowed to age for six years on house under controlled temp. Very smooth if your wanting an earthy old world, not there. Very smooth and great flavor

Allowed to age for six years on house under controlled temp. Very smooth if your wanting an earthy old world, not there. Very smooth and great flavor

May 14th, 2020
J Stephen Williams

Opened the 2012 vintage tonight in 2019. It’s matured with the years and smooth as butter now.

Opened the 2012 vintage tonight in 2019. It’s matured with the years and smooth as butter now.

Aug 11th, 2019
Robin Carbonneau

Slightly tannic, acidity somewhat, dry.

Slightly tannic, acidity somewhat, dry.

Nov 29th, 2018
Kasey Opalewski

Had this with grilled pork tenderloin- AMAZING!

Had this with grilled pork tenderloin- AMAZING!

Apr 17th, 2017
Sabrina Yao

It has a very prominent and enticing cinnamon note. Love it!

It has a very prominent and enticing cinnamon note. Love it!

Feb 8th, 2015
Abbie Miller

Nice wine. Very floral, medium body. Democratic, would appeal to a lot of palettes.

Nice wine. Very floral, medium body. Democratic, would appeal to a lot of palettes.

Feb 3rd, 2015
Drew Miller

Nice Jammy old vine! Little smoky and a little earthy. Pretty balanced and smooth.

Nice Jammy old vine! Little smoky and a little earthy. Pretty balanced and smooth.

Feb 3rd, 2015