1880 Old Vines Zinfandel

Wine was saigneed maybe a bit much - acidity is good boysenberry jam

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.

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.

Philip had this 9 years ago

Philip had this 10 years ago

Philip had this 10 years ago

Philip had this 10 years ago

Marianne McGarry had this 10 years ago

Philip had this 11 years ago