Monte Rio Cellars

Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel

8.918 ratings
8.83 pro ratings
Lodi, Central Valley, 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
Tom Casagrande

@Delectable Wine - This is the Teresi Vineyard blend of 50% Zinfandel / 50% Petite Sirah.

Had to carefully decant this due to a sh*t-ton of sediment. Nose is a kaleidoscope of oozing, purple mountain berries and deep florals. In the mouth, there’s an initial whack of purple fruit, but it’s whitewatered along by crisp acids. Tannins are present but a light and fine-grained. Only 12.5% alcohol, so it’s much lighter than a typical Zin/Petite Sirah blend. This would be a great choice for a cookout or with a wide range of pasta dishes (I’m having it with a dish of spaghetti with braised Tuscan kale and leeks). Great value and a unique style.

@Delectable Wine - This is the Teresi Vineyard blend of 50% Zinfandel / 50% Petite Sirah.

Had to carefully decant this due to a sh*t-ton of sediment. Nose is a kaleidoscope of oozing, purple mountain berries and deep florals. In the mouth, there’s an initial whack of purple fruit, but it’s whitewatered along by crisp acids. Tannins are present but a light and fine-grained. Only 12.5% alcohol, so it’s much lighter than a typical Zin/Petite Sirah blend. This would be a great choice for a cookout or with a wide range of pasta dishes (I’m having it with a dish of spaghetti with braised Tuscan kale and leeks). Great value and a unique style.

Dec 30th, 2024
Danielle Kushner

Loved this glass of wine!

Loved this glass of wine!

Jan 11th, 2023
Louis Martin

Loved this pour, rich, spicy, hint of chocolate, paired well with a dark aged Gouda cheese.

Loved this pour, rich, spicy, hint of chocolate, paired well with a dark aged Gouda cheese.

Mar 9th, 2022
Adam Beasley

First time with this producer’s wine, but Pax Mahle’s fingerprint is very evident. One of the most refreshing and drinkable Zinfandels I’ve ever had. What this may lack in complexity it makes up for in deliciousness.

First time with this producer’s wine, but Pax Mahle’s fingerprint is very evident. One of the most refreshing and drinkable Zinfandels I’ve ever had. What this may lack in complexity it makes up for in deliciousness.

Jan 4th, 2022
Ben Christen

Nice!

Nice!

Nov 22nd, 2020
John Berghoff

John had this 8 months ago

John had this 8 months ago

Jun 14th, 2024
Casey Brown

Casey had this 4 years ago

Casey had this 4 years ago

Nov 13th, 2020
Gabriel Barab

Gabriel had this 3 months ago

Gabriel had this 3 months ago

Oct 24th, 2024
Eric

Eric had this a year ago

Eric had this a year ago

Feb 18th, 2024
Dave Hoffman

Dave had this a year ago

Dave had this a year ago

Oct 27th, 2023