2016 Klinker Brick Zinfandel Old Vine Old Ghost, USA, California, Lodi, Wine Review

This is one of the consistently better Zinfandels from Lodi. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. Mostly opaque and bright. The nose has cherries and coffee along with a bit of an herbal streak. Full bodied. On the palate this has light tannins. Nice black cherry fruit. Maybe a bit of dates. A bit of late heat on the finish. This drinks well on its own and will work well with a steak or a burger off the grill. Drink over the next five to seven years.

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A-

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Vintage:

2016

Current Price:

$37.00USD

2016 Klinker Brick Zinfandel Old Vine, USA, California, Lodi, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

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Current Price:

$16.00USD

Ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is dusty with sour cherries. On the palate, this has a nice texture, but the palate lacks. There is a bit of a tomato paste note along with some cough syrup. It seems a bit thinner on fruit though there is some cherry quality. A bit of menthol/alcohol on the finish. Others I drank this with liked it more than I. Drink in the next few years. It might work better with some spicy chicken wings.

2012 Klinker Brick Zinfandel Old Vine, USA, California, Lodi, Wine Review

Vintage:

2012

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Current Price:

$18.00USD

Nice to try this with a bit more age on it. Purple in color with some dark brown mix, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is tight but opens to show some black raspberries, dust and just a touch of cider. On the palate, this has prunes along with a bit of green tomatoes although it is much better than that sounds. It probably should be drunk up. This works on its own and would work with a meat based stew.

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2017 Mt. Luxxe Vineyards Zinfandel Old Vine, USA, California, Lodi, Wine Review

Vintage:

2017

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Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$10.00USD

This is a nice, inexpensive, middle of the road in style, Lodi zinfandel. Purple in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, raspberries, slight bramble and spice. Medium bodied. On the palate, nice black cherry fruit. Easy drinking. Drinks well on its own and will work great with a burger off the grill. Drink over the next couple of years.

2018 Mettler Family Vineyards Zinfandel Old Vine Epicenter, USA, California, Lodi, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$18.00USD

Deep garnet in color. The nose takes twenty minutes to open and then shows black cherries, raspberries and spice. Medium to full bodied. Medium tannins. Nice black cherry fruit on the palate. Some vanilla. The finish builds but it does have some heat. Leaning toward the bigger side of Lodi Zin but not all the way there. Very pleasant. This should be consumed in the next five years. A nice wine with a burger or comfort food like mac and cheese.

2016 Klinker Brick Zinfandel Old Vine Old Ghost, USA, California, Lodi, Wine Review

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