About this product
Sourced from ancient head-trained Zinfandel vines in Lodi, some approaching 130 years of age. The wine displays the old-vine hallmarks: concentrated black fruit, earth, spice, and surprising freshness, with structure to age a decade or more.
Pairing intelligence
complement
Old-vine Zinfandel's depth and spice are perfectly calibrated for oxtail's collagen richness; polenta absorbs the sauce while gremolata's citrus lifts the wine's dark fruit.
classic
main
complement
Old-vine Zin's dried-fruit depth and robust tannin provide the ideal framework for lamb; rosemary echoes the wine's herbal character while garlic deepens the savoury connection.
classic
main
complement
The wine's concentration and earthy depth meet smoked brisket's intensity; chili heat amplifies the wine's spice while cornbread provides the starchy relief the pairing needs.
established
main
bridge
The wine's old-vine concentration and spice bridge Italian charcuterie's salty pungency and cheese's crystalline depth; dried cherries mirror the wine's fruit character.
established
cheese