2016 Zinfandel Old Vine
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Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Zinfandel Old Vine is scented of black and blue fruit preserves, prunes, nuts, earth and spice cake with chocolate box notions. The palate is full-bodied with loads of freshness and soft and juicy in the mouth, finishing spicy.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The fruit comes mainly from the Bedrock vineyard, as well as Teldeschi Ranch, Sodini Ranch, Nervo Ranch, Katushas, Evangelho, Esola, Casa Santinamaria and Story vineyard. A little inky but nothing like the jammy Zinfandels that can so often be found. Dense, tense and mineral. Well done! I think this would please a lot of palates. Inky grip on the end. (JR)
Bedrock's 2016 Old Vine Zinfandel is soft, fruity and forward, all qualities that make it an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. There is good depth to the tobacco, cedar and cherry flavors. In many vintages, the Old Vine is an overachiever, but in 2016 it shows more like a wine at this price point should. Even so, it is absolutely delicious. This is an especially floral, restrained style for Bedrock. The 2016 is 88% Zinfandel and 12% mixed blacks from a variety of sites.