Ministry of the Vinterior

The Messenger Old Vine Zinfandel

8.812 ratings
8.72 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
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
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
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
Crystal Jennings

Crystal had this 10 years ago

Crystal had this 10 years ago

Jul 16th, 2014
Sean Smith

Sean had this 8 years ago

Sean had this 8 years ago

Oct 29th, 2015
Sarah Stevens

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Feb 1st, 2015
Zachary Lix Maged

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Jan 8th, 2015
Katie Young

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Jan 7th, 2015