Wine Review & Rating: ***+ $ OZV Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, California, 2022 = Best Value
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Inspired by this wine: In a pleasant photo museum, cool and sleek with lots of photos of 1930’s factories and workspaces, city streets and smokestacks!
Specs: This zinfandel is finished at 14.5% alcohol and first sampled four years from vintage date, in July, 2026.
In the glass: Deep brick red with magenta hues.
On the nose: Poured at room temperature and swirled vigorously, shows bright yet deep plum and very ripe blackberry. Some violet and milk chocolate coming through too.
On the palate: Full, rich ripe blueberry and blackberry compote coats the tongue, pressing down and own with a sweet, but not cloying, liqueur. The sip does migrate slowly into your cheeks for a building and hefty fade.
In summary: Overall, rates three stars on the five-star Spirit of Wine scale, with a powerful plus for presence and pleasure. Just about touches the fourth star. Best value for sure.
Following the black licorice test: Almost brightens the entry a bit. That’s an unusual impact, versus the typical deepening and sweetening. Still solid throughout.
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