Klinker Brick
Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
Opened to use in ragu and was shocked how much we liked it. Someone must have brought it over (Jim?)
Opened to use in ragu and was shocked how much we liked it. Someone must have brought it over (Jim?)
Aug 9th, 2024Thick and jammy. A bit boozy but good!
Thick and jammy. A bit boozy but good!
Nov 22nd, 2022
Black fruits and strawberries flavors, full bodied an high acidity . Pairing with grilled red meets and potatoes au gratin
Black fruits and strawberries flavors, full bodied an high acidity . Pairing with grilled red meets and potatoes au gratin
Nov 6th, 2022
While I can't quite meet the WE critic who gave this wine 92 points, I definitely agree that is "liberally spiced with oak." In fact, when I first opened the bottle, all I got was this liberal spice, and even more heat (15.4% ABV)! The pepper and alcohol overpowered everything. Then tonight I revisited it and I'm glad I did. The wine had mellowed the eff out, revealing beautiful cherry and strawberry fruit flavors, along with cinnamon, chocolate and sweet pipe tobacco. 100% Zinfandel. 9/7/22.
While I can't quite meet the WE critic who gave this wine 92 points, I definitely agree that is "liberally spiced with oak." In fact, when I first opened the bottle, all I got was this liberal spice, and even more heat (15.4% ABV)! The pepper and alcohol overpowered everything. Then tonight I revisited it and I'm glad I did. The wine had mellowed the eff out, revealing beautiful cherry and strawberry fruit flavors, along with cinnamon, chocolate and sweet pipe tobacco. 100% Zinfandel. 9/7/22.
Sep 4th, 2022
After opening very smooth. Definitely buying another.
After opening very smooth. Definitely buying another.
Jul 2nd, 2022
Good deal at Costco. Weighty bottle with painted on cool bricks 🧱 on it. Deep red color. Maybe a slight edge of rust like a brick. Aroma is perfumed and floral for a Zin. Some ripe fruits also come through. Flavors are ripe, jammy and classic OVZ. Has a nice chewy and dry finish though. Light handed with the oak and the Zinfandel flavors really shine through. Black fruits, tar, and some black peppercorns. Not quite the complexity of the best Sierra Foothills Zins, but really enjoyable Lodi OVZ. This would pair with grill or smoked meats🥩 quite nicely. Classic.
Good deal at Costco. Weighty bottle with painted on cool bricks 🧱 on it. Deep red color. Maybe a slight edge of rust like a brick. Aroma is perfumed and floral for a Zin. Some ripe fruits also come through. Flavors are ripe, jammy and classic OVZ. Has a nice chewy and dry finish though. Light handed with the oak and the Zinfandel flavors really shine through. Black fruits, tar, and some black peppercorns. Not quite the complexity of the best Sierra Foothills Zins, but really enjoyable Lodi OVZ. This would pair with grill or smoked meats🥩 quite nicely. Classic.
May 2nd, 2022
Really enjoyed this one. Tempted to give it a higher score
Really enjoyed this one. Tempted to give it a higher score
Apr 8th, 2022
2018- a little sweeter and more bright fruit than you expect from a Lodi old vine Zin. Still has a strong peppery finish with hints of woodiness.
2018- a little sweeter and more bright fruit than you expect from a Lodi old vine Zin. Still has a strong peppery finish with hints of woodiness.
Sep 24th, 2021