Old Vine Zinfandel

Awards:

Vintage 2013:

92 Points - Editors Choice - Wine Enthusiast
"This is an outstanding wine from one of the Foothills' rising-star wineries. Dark, concentrated fruit flavors like black currant and dried plum surround a solid texture of firm tannins and ample acidity. It's a big, extremely tasty wine for an attractive price."

Vintage 2011:

89 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"Chewy on the palate with red and black fruit, this Zin has an earthiness reminscent of tobacco pipes. Oaky on the finish, it's self-contained and smooth with its peppery spirit riding shotgun. Impressive and readily drinkable." - November 2013

GOLD - Long Beach Grand Cru - September 2013
DOUBLE GOLD Best of Class - 2014 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - January 2014

Vintage 2010:

90 Points - Wilfred Wong
"Deep ruby color; ripe berry aroma, quite nice, rich; ripe berry flavors, fine and rich; bold berries, some hard oak here; long and rich in the aftertaste." 10/10/12 2010

89 Points - Wine Spectator
December 2012 A zesty Zin, with floral wild berry aromas and appealing boysenberry, anise and fresh cracked pepper flavors. Drink now through 2018. 1,700 cases made. –TF

88 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"This is a dense, chewy Zin with lush berry flavors. It has notes of blackberry juice and tar, with hints of tobacco and vanilla on the back palate. Made from old vines and blended with 6% Barbera and 4% Alicante Bouschet." - 2/1/13

DOUBLE GOLD - Chairmans Best of Class - Long Beach Grand Cru
91 Points - 2012 California State Fair
GOLD - 2012 Amador County Fair

Vintage 2009:

GOLD - San Francisco International Wine Judging - 2/12
GOLD - Amador County Fair
92 Points - Just Wine Points
GOLD - Long Beach Grand Cru
GOLD - Fiddletown Wine Competition
91 Points - 2012 California State Fair
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - The Frugal Wine Snob
GOLD - Wine Judging - Tasters Guild - 2012

Vintage 2008:

87 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"A delightfully spicy, rich Zinfandel, packed with fruity flavors ranging from blackberries and cola through chocolate to raisins. The alcohol is high, and the wine is a bit hot, but that's part of its personality." October, 2010