Big Smooth Cellars

Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel

8.949 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Lodi, Central Valley, 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
Katie Pierce

WOW! Does this wine live up to its name! Bought it from Ralph's just because I liked the label, but it is both Big, like a Zin should be, and smooth, like a really quality Cab. Yum!

WOW! Does this wine live up to its name! Bought it from Ralph's just because I liked the label, but it is both Big, like a Zin should be, and smooth, like a really quality Cab. Yum!

2 people found it helpfulFeb 9th, 2016
Donny Sebastiani

Owner, Don Sebastiani & Sons

9.5

Another proud/biased review. This is a silky smooth and ripe north coast zin. Jammy blackberry but enough structure and acid to make for a great wine for hearty grilled dishes. Even cheeses. Love it. Very happy with this!

Another proud/biased review. This is a silky smooth and ripe north coast zin. Jammy blackberry but enough structure and acid to make for a great wine for hearty grilled dishes. Even cheeses. Love it. Very happy with this!

1 person found it helpfulSep 29th, 2015
Fellini

Big bouquet on nose. Awful stale taste. Might be reaction to beer. So strange

Big bouquet on nose. Awful stale taste. Might be reaction to beer. So strange

Apr 6th, 2018
Jeff Johnston

Had the 2013 vintage in 2018. It may have been past it's peak flavor. Probably would have been better 2 years ago.

Had the 2013 vintage in 2018. It may have been past it's peak flavor. Probably would have been better 2 years ago.

Jan 13th, 2018
Toni K.

Totally lives up to the Big Smoorh name!

Totally lives up to the Big Smoorh name!

Jan 4th, 2018
Noelle

Nice.

Nice.

Aug 30th, 2017
pat Lansing

Fantastic bogo from Publix!

Fantastic bogo from Publix!

Mar 19th, 2017
Weston Kim

Great label! Wine's pretty good too! Let it breathe. Cherries, blackberries, oak, earth.

Great label! Wine's pretty good too! Let it breathe. Cherries, blackberries, oak, earth.

Mar 4th, 2017
Neil Valenzuela

Dark purple, aromas of blackberries and a hint of vanilla. Bang! Flavors of blackberry jam with a velvet finish. I bought it for the label and it was darn good. Had it with some bread, oil and vinegar.

Dark purple, aromas of blackberries and a hint of vanilla. Bang! Flavors of blackberry jam with a velvet finish. I bought it for the label and it was darn good. Had it with some bread, oil and vinegar.

Jan 25th, 2017
Angela Bracher

I'll admit that I did buy it for the cute label. It turned out to be a delicious wine. Not too heavy like a lot of Zins. Will definitely buy again.

I'll admit that I did buy it for the cute label. It turned out to be a delicious wine. Not too heavy like a lot of Zins. Will definitely buy again.

Oct 15th, 2016