Lodi Zin, sexy Lodi Zin. Tall, dark, strong, sleek, bold, full, dangerous, striking, intense. Razor sharp, yet soft as feathers. Arresting, dazzling, raging, exhilarating.
Old Zin Vines is produced by Oak Ridge Winery, the oldest operating winery in Lodi, founded in 1934. The winery was originally operated as a cooperative of local growers. Then in 2001 the winery was purchased and renovated by Rudy Maggio and his partners, Don and Rocky Reynolds.
One of the particularly interesting things about this winery is the tasting room, which resides inside a 50,000 gallon redwood tank. If you’ve ever wanted to drink from inside a barrel, this is your chance.
Old Zin Vines 2005
I love the design of this bottle. It’s very bold, just like the wine inside it. It pours to reveal a luscious purplish red color. Cedar, cherry, blackberry jam, cola and herbs waft from the nose. The palate is big… big blackberry jam, cherry, plum and spice—a fun and intense spice. There is a bit of coffee and chocolate, lending a soft, smooth characteristic to the experience. The finish is long and spicy.
It’s a good zinfandel, but it’s in the upper end of our price range and we’ve found other Zins that are just as good for a bit less.
Wine: Oak Ridge Winery – Old Zin Vines
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2005
Alcohol: 13.95%
Rating: 87
Price Paid: $15.99
Where can I order this 2005 Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel. I am locateded in Chicago IL.
Can I purchase somewhere?
Hi Leslie. None of my usual online sources have it in stock. I know they don’t have distribution in Illinois, so you’re probably best off doing some online searches.
Hi Leslie. My name is Adolfo and I work for oakridge winery. In Lodi I have found distribuitors like safeway, food 4 less and raleys. They sale this wine. If there’s a safeway, food 4 less or raleys I know you will find it there. If you don’t find it let me know and I ask one of my managers for that you can find it in Chicago.
Email:alin_94565@yahoo.com
web: Oakridgewinery.com
Good luck
I realize this is old but I’m sitting here very much enjoying an ’08 of the same wine and it is delicious. Purchased at World Market
Awesome! Thanks for the update on the 2008 vintage. Cheers!
I too was drinking deep from the vine of Oak Ridge reserve on New Years. I think it was 2005. I loved it. Diane
I, too, would like to know where the 2008 is available in chicago; very nice wine…
Hi Mary. You can find a list of those who carry this wine in Chicago here http://wi-n.es/SpLx