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Scherrer Winery

Scherrer Vineyard Old and Mature Vines Zinfandel

9.2108 ratings
9.216 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, 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

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Scherrer WineryAlexander Valley, Sonoma CountyZinfandel
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Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.3

Not many Zins improve with age, at least not this much bottle age. Scherrer’s are an exception, and exceptional.

Not many Zins improve with age, at least not this much bottle age. Scherrer’s are an exception, and exceptional.

Nov 27th, 2021
Ray Isle

Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine

9.2

Always impressed by Fred Scherrer's wines. Substantial zin (14.8 alc) but balanced & somehow light on its feet as well.

Always impressed by Fred Scherrer's wines. Substantial zin (14.8 alc) but balanced & somehow light on its feet as well.

2 people found it helpfulAug 14th, 2014
Jorge Henriquez

Zachys Wine Auctions

9.2

This is just an all around awesome wine. Big but bursting with bright red fruit flavors. Spicy, chocolatey, even silky. Completely dry. Finish is long and fragrant. Excellent.

This is just an all around awesome wine. Big but bursting with bright red fruit flavors. Spicy, chocolatey, even silky. Completely dry. Finish is long and fragrant. Excellent.

1 person found it helpfulApr 29th, 2016
Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.1

Still young and vibrant and takes time to open and develop.

Still young and vibrant and takes time to open and develop.

Nov 30th, 2015
Mark Lindzy
9.3

Definitely old and mature, dark raisiny fruit and acid still kicking.

Definitely old and mature, dark raisiny fruit and acid still kicking.

Jul 22nd, 2015
R. Addison Wehrfritz
9.2

Enjoyed revisiting this opulently jammy and robust Zin on its own. Ripe cherry, juicy plum, as well as prominent but seamlessly integrated spices thanks to some responsible use of new French oak.

Enjoyed revisiting this opulently jammy and robust Zin on its own. Ripe cherry, juicy plum, as well as prominent but seamlessly integrated spices thanks to some responsible use of new French oak.

Jun 2nd, 2015
Brian Tuite
9.3

Either I'm in a good Zin place or I have just been opening the right bottles lately.

Either I'm in a good Zin place or I have just been opening the right bottles lately.

May 5th, 2014
Josh Malin
9.3

VinePair long night ahead

VinePair long night ahead

Nov 12th, 2013
Andrew Yandell
10

Dark cherry, plum, smoke, graphite, mint and a touch of cedary spice. Silky tannins and balanced acid. Looong mineral finish. This bottle has aged beautifully.

Dark cherry, plum, smoke, graphite, mint and a touch of cedary spice. Silky tannins and balanced acid. Looong mineral finish. This bottle has aged beautifully.

May 27th, 2013
ESF
9.4

See previous notes - suspended animation of excellence

See previous notes - suspended animation of excellence

Aug 27th, 2023