Zichichi Family Vineyard

Old Vine Estate Zinfandel

9.182 ratings
8.86 pro ratings
Dry Creek 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
Top Notes For
Charles Rivas

Tasted in barrel and bought a case. First bottle opened and it didn't disappoint.

Tasted in barrel and bought a case. First bottle opened and it didn't disappoint.

Apr 5th, 2015
Christopher Wisner

Wine Manager, American Wine & Spirits

9.0

Altered my initial rating because this wine REALLY opened up the next day. I've always been a fan, love the tasting room and am happy this wine wasn't a disappointment.

Altered my initial rating because this wine REALLY opened up the next day. I've always been a fan, love the tasting room and am happy this wine wasn't a disappointment.

Nov 29th, 2013
Joe DAscoli

Very wild fruit flavors - some raspberry and blueberry. Has a touch of sharpness to it that needs to blow off with air. Good expression of Zin

Very wild fruit flavors - some raspberry and blueberry. Has a touch of sharpness to it that needs to blow off with air. Good expression of Zin

Jun 15th, 2024
J Chechik

Tremendous 2007! Still massive & juicy w/ great anise notes. A gift from my buddy (ash) yes ago & what a treat. I’m sure ash drank his by 2010...great to occasionally wait for these gems.

Tremendous 2007! Still massive & juicy w/ great anise notes. A gift from my buddy (ash) yes ago & what a treat. I’m sure ash drank his by 2010...great to occasionally wait for these gems.

Oct 18th, 2020
Dan Tiedeman

Very nice well balanced zin. Enjoyed 6-19-2017

Very nice well balanced zin. Enjoyed 6-19-2017

Jun 22nd, 2017
Tim Kensok

Disappointed. Had a bottle left from 6 originally purchased in 2009. Not nearly as good as we remembered it in 2013. Past its prime?

Disappointed. Had a bottle left from 6 originally purchased in 2009. Not nearly as good as we remembered it in 2013. Past its prime?

Feb 5th, 2017
Matt Beyard

Delicious Zin. Lots of fruit and a great finish.

Delicious Zin. Lots of fruit and a great finish.

Nov 7th, 2016
Chris Grimm

Blackberry, raspberry, fig, spice, beautiful texture. Yes, it's high alcohol, and yes, flavor is cranked up to 11, but there is something to be said for satisfying hedonistic cravings. FWIW, the '09 is way better than the '10.

Blackberry, raspberry, fig, spice, beautiful texture. Yes, it's high alcohol, and yes, flavor is cranked up to 11, but there is something to be said for satisfying hedonistic cravings. FWIW, the '09 is way better than the '10.

Nov 3rd, 2016
Barry King

Thanks to Scott and Karen Kirk for this birthday gift to Leah!!! A 4-Star bottle of Zin.

Thanks to Scott and Karen Kirk for this birthday gift to Leah!!! A 4-Star bottle of Zin.

Sep 11th, 2016
Rosita L

Fantastic as always!

Fantastic as always!

Sep 11th, 2016