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Old Vine Zin Lodi Zinfandel

8.7171 ratings

8.63 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

Darin Neugebauer

8.1

Smell of rotting wood with hint of dark chocolate smooth on palate with dark cherry taste and slight pepper finish

Smell of rotting wood with hint of dark chocolate smooth on palate with dark cherry taste and slight pepper finish

3 people found it helpfulJul 29th, 2016

Matthew Beninati

9.0

Great cheap zin. If you are in a lush mood... this is a solid choice.

Great cheap zin. If you are in a lush mood... this is a solid choice.

2 people found it helpfulDec 17th, 2016

Theresa Eagleson

8.8

2014 in 2021. Aged well. Bold and fruity. Homemade pizzas paired perfectly.

2014 in 2021. Aged well. Bold and fruity. Homemade pizzas paired perfectly.

1 person found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2021

8.5

Depth is the word

Depth is the word

1 person found it helpfulSep 25th, 2018

8.3

Good zin. Pepper and dry.

Good zin. Pepper and dry.

1 person found it helpfulJan 30th, 2017

9.0

2014 is a good year for an affordable yet very drinkable wine.

2014 is a good year for an affordable yet very drinkable wine.

1 person found it helpfulJan 28th, 2017

8.9

Yum. Just a nice drinking Zinfandel. It's a good bargain at the price point. Nom.

Yum. Just a nice drinking Zinfandel. It's a good bargain at the price point. Nom.

1 person found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2016

9.0

Sight: pretty thin, maroon to deep reddish purple
Smell: vanilla, cinnamon, new leather, blackberry, raisin
Taste: good body, medium tannin, sweet tobacco, strawberry nutmeg, hickory, sage, blueberry strawberry jam
Opinion: for the price this was a great Zin. Much better than I thought it would be, and great for dinner pairings.

Sight: pretty thin, maroon to deep reddish purple
Smell: vanilla, cinnamon, new leather, blackberry, raisin
Taste: good body, medium tannin, sweet tobacco, strawberry nutmeg, hickory, sage, blueberry strawberry jam
Opinion: for the price this was a great Zin. Much better than I thought it would be, and great for dinner pairings.

1 person found it helpfulMay 3rd, 2016

Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.8

Decent balance and nice spicy red fruit

Decent balance and nice spicy red fruit

Jun 7th, 2017

8.0

Brillant medium-deep red. Round, ripe, easy-going, soft tannin. Commercial style, well-made and good value. 2014 vintage, Abv. 14,5%. 10 euro.

Brillant medium-deep red. Round, ripe, easy-going, soft tannin. Commercial style, well-made and good value. 2014 vintage, Abv. 14,5%. 10 euro.

Oct 23rd, 2016