

Professional Wine Reviews

Wine Advocate

Score: 89

The 2009 Zinfandel Old Vine is an attractive, mid-weight wine laced with sweet red berries, flowers, spices and mint. Earthy undertones add complexity on the sleek, perfumed finish. The Old Vine is 90% Zinfandel and 10% Petite Sirah from head-trained vines that are dry-farmed. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. The Seghesio family planted their first Zinfandel vines in Alexander Valley in 1895, the early days of a rich heritage that continues to this day under the leadership of Ted Seghesio. Tel. (707) 433-3579



Wine Spectator

Score: 92

Ripe but well-structured, with wild berry and licorice aromas and rich, layered flavors of plum and smoked pepper that are balanced with a great backbone of acidity and tannins. Drink now through 2017.
Deeply perfumed aromas of dark berries and old vine Zin’s intrinsic briary spiciness. Layered bright fruit flavors reminiscent of a rich berry pie with a toasted crust. Old vine Zinfandel’s complex spice undertones. Low yields in the vineyard preserved the vibrant natural acidity and balanced tannins. Long, persistent finish. Pair with beef, barbecue, spicy cuisine and French bleu cheeses.




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