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Howling Moon Old Vine Zinfandel 2009 Wine Review

Howling Moon Old Vine Zinfandel 2009

Howling Moon Old Vine Zinfandel 2009

Lodi, California, United States

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $19.25

Drink: 2012-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Howling Moon

Agent: Airen Imports

Natalie's Score: 90/100

The grapes for this wine come from vines averaging 50 years old. This full-bodied red wine offers tasty aromas and flavours of purple plums and blueberry pie with a smooth, full-bodied texture. Luscious and satisfying. Yum! Ready for BBQ or chicken wings when you are.

Zinfandel food pairings: rib roast.

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This Howling Moon Old Vine Zinfandel 2009 was reviewed on January 4, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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Douglas McMillan rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Spicy and earthy plum and blueberry abound, with a smooth taste to match. A very light touch of smooth tannins and a medium spicy finish make this an excellent wine for many meaty foods like stew or roasts. I had this with pulled port, and found it a wonderful pairing.
Great structure and refinement in this Zin along with the impressive depth of flavour typical of the variety. Aromas of mixed berries, mocha and toffee greet the nose and are reprised nicely on the palate, which shows good delineation, and a certain creaminess to the texture. Source: Vintages Wine Catalogue.

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