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Black Saint Peter Old Vine Zinfandel 2015

Lodi

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  • Silver, San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2017
  • 92pts, Ultimate Beverage Challenge: Guide to the World’s Best Wines, 2017

The 2013 vintage of this tremendous old vine Zinfandel from Lodi won 96 points and Double Gold at San Francisco’s wine competition. There’s no slacking with this 2015 either. An awesomely rich and weighty, spicy black wine from the warm Lodi region.

The 2013 vintage of this tremendous old vine Zinfandel from Lodi won 96 points and Double Gold at San Francisco’s wine competition. There’s no slacking with this 2015 either. An awesomely rich and weighty, spicy black wine from the warm Lodi region.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Rich, spicy, cherry and soft berry fruit; chocolatey notes

Aroma

Attractive, spicy, peppery, blackberry and raspberry aromas

Black Saint Peter Old Vine Zinfandel 2015

More information

  • 14.5% ABV
  • 10.88 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2023

Black Saint Peter comes to you from California’s premium Lodi district, the self-proclaimed ‘Zinfandel Capital of the World’. This grape seems to thrive in the very warm temperatures of this inland region, particularly when grown on gnarly, old, low yielding vines, some dating back to the 1880s. Zinfandel was brought to California from the East Coast during the Gold Rush of the 1850s. The original vines were referred to as 'Black Saint Peters’ and they are still considered California’s contribution to the world of wine. This weighty, velvety red uses grapes from vines over 50 years old, making for deep and complex flavours in the glass. At a generous 14.5%, it’s a splendid food companion. Serve with barbecued spare-ribs or a spicy tagine.

"Outrageously delicious! Really excellent Zinfandel – smooth, fruity, intense. Far too easy to drink!" Online Review
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