Van Ruiten Old Vine Zinfandel 2007

Lodi, California, United States
Natalie's Score: 91/100
Community Score: 4.6/5
Community Reviews: 3
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Product #: 58685
Wine Type: Red Wine


 
Price: $18.95
Alcohol: 15.5%
Drink: Now
Sweetness: Dry
Bottle size: 750 ml

Winery: Van Ruiten
Agent: Wine Educators Ltd
More Vintages: 2009 

Tasting note:

Lovely purple goodness! Wrap yourself inside this luscious wine and feel no pain. Gorgeous notes of plums, brambleberry, blueberry and raspberry. Food matches: gourmet BLTs.

Reviewed February 20, 2010 by

 

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Winner of a Gold Medal at the 2009 World Wine Championships in Chicago. Garnet violet color. Mocha, fig, sea salt, and bold crispy bacon aromas follow through on a supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-full body with craisin, prune, and black raspberry pie notes. Finishes with a chewy, bacon-y, cracked pepper finish. A delicious choice to serve with gourmet BLTs. Source: Todd Pettinger, fortheloveofport.com

 
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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

 

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