7 Deadly Old Vine Michael & David Phillips Zinfandel 2008, Lodi, California, United States: Vintages Wine Panel: It took fruit sourced from seven of Lodi’s premium vineyards, specifically chosen for their superior quality, to create this sinfully rich Zinfandel. Loaded with berry fruit, pepper, spice and earth, this wine is a model of consistency. Mitigate the severity of your transgression (or implicate others as you will) and share this considerable, and decadent, treasure with friends at your next barbecue. Enjoy over the next 3-5 years. My vote: I adore this wine: it’s vibrant, juicy, generous and fleshy rich with blueberries, purple plums, black raspberries. It reminds me of Tina Fey: lively and fun, always ready for a joke as you sit around the barbecue. It’s simply delicious. Drink: 2009-2015. 59311 14.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. May 28, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Seghesio Old Vine Zinfandel 2008, Sonoma County, California, United States: My fav Zinfandel year after year: may they continue to make this wine for generations to come! Loaded with black fruit and plums, but still lifted and bright on the palate, not heavy. Gorgeous balance. You’ll be back for more. Drink: 2011-2016. 56879 15% D 750 mL  $52.25 Score: 92/100. August 6, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Villa Mt. Eden Antique Vines Grand Reserve, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Zinfandel 2007, Amador County, Napa County, California, United States: Some kind of juicy wonderful! Full-bodied and almost cabernet-like in its complexity and depth. However, this wine also delivers pure zinfandel pleasure: smooth and tasty. Drink: 2011-2015. 256719 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 17, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Seghesio Zinfandel 2010, Sonoma County, United States: Very complex with a great balance of acidity and fruit. Layers of delicious flavour and a long finish. One of the most elegant zinfandels I've ever tasted. Drink: 2012-2016. 942151 14.80% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. May 12, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Van Ruiten Old Vine Zinfandel 2009, Lodi, California, United States: Love it! Concentrated and complex from the old vine intensity on the grapes. Balanced and juicy yet a lot more dimension than most zins. Try this and you'll love zin. Superb! Drink: 2012-2016. 58685 14% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. June 9, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review