Monte Rio Cellars

Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel

8.94 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
Tom Casagrande

@Delectable Wine - This is the Teresi Vineyard blend of 50% Zinfandel / 50% Petite Sirah.

Had to carefully decant this due to a sh*t-ton of sediment. Nose is a kaleidoscope of oozing, purple mountain berries and deep florals. In the mouth, there’s an initial whack of purple fruit, but it’s whitewatered along by crisp acids. Tannins are present but a light and fine-grained. Only 12.5% alcohol, so it’s much lighter than a typical Zin/Petite Sirah blend. This would be a great choice for a cookout or with a wide range of pasta dishes (I’m having it with a dish of spaghetti with braised Tuscan kale and leeks). Great value and a unique style.

@Delectable Wine - This is the Teresi Vineyard blend of 50% Zinfandel / 50% Petite Sirah.

Had to carefully decant this due to a sh*t-ton of sediment. Nose is a kaleidoscope of oozing, purple mountain berries and deep florals. In the mouth, there’s an initial whack of purple fruit, but it’s whitewatered along by crisp acids. Tannins are present but a light and fine-grained. Only 12.5% alcohol, so it’s much lighter than a typical Zin/Petite Sirah blend. This would be a great choice for a cookout or with a wide range of pasta dishes (I’m having it with a dish of spaghetti with braised Tuscan kale and leeks). Great value and a unique style.

Dec 30th, 2024
John Berghoff

John had this 7 months ago

John had this 7 months ago

Jun 14th, 2024
Dave Hoffman

Dave had this a year ago

Dave had this a year ago

Oct 27th, 2023
Bob Santoli

Bob had this 2 years ago

Bob had this 2 years ago

Nov 27th, 2022