Seghesio Old Vine Zinfandel perfectly embodies their family'sgoal of sharing uncommon ground as only the finest lots fromtheir oldest vineyards are selected for this composite blend. Pomegranate minerality. Deep flavors of briery underbrush and spicy sweet raspberry and cherryNuances of fine toasted French oak. Juicy acidity contributes to texture and richnessExpressive old vine purity of fruit. The underlying structure and ripe tannins from old vines provide synergy and length. Food pairings: Be...

On the one hand, it is easy enough to argue that this very ripe wine is a little too hot and a little too coarse, but it is also true that it exhibits a fine sense of focus and depth and has a solid center of blackberry fruit. It starts out on a soft note but finds structure and balance as it crosses the palate, and its concen-trated flavors show stamina enough to make a good case that a few years of age will be rewarded.

Community Tasting Notes (average 90.9 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 21 notes)

Rating for United States-California: 78 (bad year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: unpredictable<br/>