Concrete Old Vine Zinfandel

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Concrete old vine zinfandel.

Head trained old vine zinfandel vineyards planted in the early 1900s continue to flourish as experienced in this lush mouth generous smooth operator. The grapes for this full bodied zinfandel are from 85 year old head trained zinfandel vines that yield a luscious dark berry flavor aging for 20 months in french oak imparts a smoky nose with notes of toasted vanilla at the first taste. Concrete lodi old vines zinfandel is a luscious smooth full bodied wine with aromas of blackberry bramble berry and allspice. 85points concrete 2015 old vine zinfandel lodi this full bodied wine has a rich caramel overtone in the aroma and flavor that suppresses the fruit flavors and gives it a sweet impression.

Most zin ripened to a higher brix while still preserving its natural acidity. 91points concrete 2013 old vine zinfandel lodi this full bodied zinfandel adds in 10 cabernet franc and 5 cabernet sauvignon which is an unusual blend but works really well. Fermented in a combination of 75 year old concrete tanks and 60 gallon new and used french and american oak barrels. After primary fermentation is complete in the concrete and stainless steel tanks the cabernet sauvignon is immediately transferred into new french oak barrels and the zinfandel into french and american oak barrels for aging.

Concrete old vine zinfandel is an excellent partner to spicy bbq zesty pasta and pizza or juicy burgers. Lodi is a premier source of 100 year old ancient zinfandel vineyards some dating back as far as 1888. It shows a great. 2015 concrete old vine zinfandel paso robles zinfandel central coast california 232 00 19 33 750ml.

Deliciously mouth filling the wine opens up to sweet vanilla and toasty oak flavors then follows with a concentrated core of well balanced acidity soft but firm tannins and a lingering finish on the palate. Vineyards for concrete wine. Bottle 750ml ships to most us states. The wine is then aged for 14 months.

Flash skins fermented in concrete tanks that have been in production for over 75 yrs flash juice fermented in oak barrels. The grapes were crushed destemmed separated as needed. With low yields of small berries these heritage vines produce complex and bold wines concentrated in rich and voluptuous dark fruit. Go to shop solano cellars.

The wine was produced by flash détente process fermented in a combination of ways.