Saucelito Canyon
1880 Old Vines Zinfandel
Arroyo Grande Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Wine was saigneed maybe a bit much - acidity is good boysenberry jam
Wine was saigneed maybe a bit much - acidity is good boysenberry jam
Aug 1st, 2021
13.5% alc. 190 cases produced.
Crafted from old estate vines (supposedly dating back to 1880).
Perhaps a vintage issue and/or that these just need to be enjoyed on the younger side but I thought it came across a bit lean without any special uniqueness or character.
13.5% alc. 190 cases produced.
Crafted from old estate vines (supposedly dating back to 1880).
Perhaps a vintage issue and/or that these just need to be enjoyed on the younger side but I thought it came across a bit lean without any special uniqueness or character.
Almost aggressively angular and lean at first pour. Red berries and a touch of cream. Pinch of sweet spice. After a few minutes of time/air acid structure holds firm but tannins seem softer and body fleshes out. Overall kind of simple but with old world finesse.
Almost aggressively angular and lean at first pour. Red berries and a touch of cream. Pinch of sweet spice. After a few minutes of time/air acid structure holds firm but tannins seem softer and body fleshes out. Overall kind of simple but with old world finesse.
Feb 18th, 2018Leaner than I remember previous vintages. Strong acid backbone, red fruit and medium light tannins to flesh it out a bit. I’d be curious to see how this holds up with another few years on it.
Leaner than I remember previous vintages. Strong acid backbone, red fruit and medium light tannins to flesh it out a bit. I’d be curious to see how this holds up with another few years on it.
Feb 18th, 2018
Marianne McGarry had this 9 years ago
Marianne McGarry had this 9 years ago
Dec 5th, 2014