OZV Old Vine Zinfandel (75cl, 14.5%)

OZV Old Vine Zinfandel is a Lodi, California red wine from Oak Ridge Winery, bottled at 14.5% ABV in a 750ml format. The fruit comes from sustainably farmed, family-owned estate vineyards with vines aged 50 to 100 years. The 2021 vintage blend is 84% Zinfandel, 7% Rubired, 6% Petite Sirah and 3% Malbec, aged 11 months in 80% French oak and 20% American oak barrels. The nose opens with blackberry, triple berry pie, cinnamon graham cracker, vanilla and an earthy quality. The palate brings raspberry, sweet cherry, blackberry jam, bramble, dark chocolate and a gamey-meaty undertone. The finish has black pepper spice, dark cherry and chocolate sweetness, with soft tannins.